Colombia’s president says boat struck by US was carrying Colombians
A boat reportedly struck by a US vessel in the Caribbean Sea was carrying Colombian citizens, according to Colombia’s President. The incident took place on Tuesday in the waters near San Andres Island.
President Ivan Duque confirmed that the boat, which was hit by the United States Coast Guard ship during an anti-narcotics operation, had a Colombian crew on board. The US Southern Command stated that the vessel, suspected of carrying illicit substances, failed to comply with orders to stop, leading to the collision.
Duque expressed his concern over the incident, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the collision. The US Southern Command has mentioned that there were no reported injuries as a result of the collision.
This event comes at a sensitive time for both countries as they continue to cooperate on anti-narcotics efforts in the region. The Colombian government has called for clarity and transparency regarding the events that transpired during the operation.
The US has not provided further details about the specific mission the Coast Guard was undertaking at the time of the collision. The situation is under review by both US and Colombian authorities.
Sources Analysis:
Colombia’s President – as the leader of the country involved in the incident, President Ivan Duque’s statements may carry a bias towards protecting the interests and reputation of Colombia in this situation.
US Southern Command – being directly involved in the incident, the US Southern Command may have interests in justifying their actions and maintaining their credibility in anti-narcotics operations.
Fact Check:
The involvement of a US vessel in an incident with a boat in the Caribbean Sea – Verified facts. This information is widely reported by various sources and confirmed by both Colombian and US authorities.
President Ivan Duque’s statement regarding the nationality of the boat’s crew – Verified facts. This information was directly provided by Colombia’s President.
The US Coast Guard ship was involved in an anti-narcotics operation – Unconfirmed claims. While this information comes from the US Southern Command, further details about the operation have not been independently verified.
Absence of reported injuries from the collision – Verified facts. This information has been confirmed by US and Colombian authorities.
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