Colombian fisherman family Alejandro Carranza I filed a complaint with Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) due to his alleged death in an attack USA To a ship in the waters of the Caribbean Sea, in what constitutes The first official action against this type of military operation.
The petition was filed by an American lawyer specializing in human rights Dan Kovalik He represents Carranza’s wife and children. the offer He claims the man is dead On September 15 after “Direct impact of the American operation” It requests an investigation into responsibilities, compensation, and a review of this practice, as stated CNN.
The document indicates that the United States implemented ““Extrajudicial execution” In violation of international standards and direct responsibility is attributed to the Minister of Defense, Pete HegsethWho accuses him of ordering bombings against small ships in the region. The document also states that these decisions were later “ratified” by the president Donald Trumpaccording to the description collected by the aforementioned means.
The complaint is framed in A series of attacks launched by Washington since the beginning of September Against ships that, according to its assessments, are engaged in transporting drugs through the Caribbean Sea. According to data cited by CNN, these processes add up to At least 22 military operations With a balance of approx 83 dead in the Caribbean and Pacific.
The White House confirms that these interventions “They abide by the law of armed conflict”Under the pretext that the ship’s passengers would be part of transnational criminal organizations involved in an armed conflict with the United States. Washington authorities confirm that these structures represent a direct threat to national security and confirm that the attacks aim to prevent the transfer of illegal shipments to its territory.
And the president of Colombia himself Gustavo Pietroshe recently stated Al-Sayyad has no connection to drug trafficking networks. According to the reconstruction provided by the President, Carranza was engaged in his usual activities as a deep-sea fisherman, and his boat issued a distress signal due to engine failure. He later admitted that the man may have accepted money to transport prohibited goods. Because of their economic situation, but he stated that there were no circumstances that could justify death under these circumstances. This position led to a request to form a special committee of Colombian lawyers aimed at evaluating what the President described Crimes Committed in the Caribbean.
In accordance with the regulations of the Inter-American System, when the petition is accepted, The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights may request the State concerned to take measures to prevent the recurrence of similar events.Strengthening investigations and reparation processes for victims.
In his statements to American media… Kovalik He said the petition he filed on behalf of the Carranza family was the first formal complaint filed by the United States regarding these attacks, but that He hopes more will emerge.