US Strikes 'Drug Boat,' Finds More Disposable Colombians
The BBC story details Lizbeth Perez's search for her uncle, missing since a US 'interdiction' struck their vessel in international waters. 'Alleged drug boat' conveniently absolves the US military of full accountability. This isn't an isolated incident; it's a grim echo of decades of foreign interventions under the guise of 'drug wars,' from Plan Colombia to countless covert operations, often
prioritizing 'geopolitical stability' (read: US interests) over human lives. These 'allegations' frequently serve as pretexts for military actions with little oversight. While families mourn, the US government offers platitudes and investigations that rarely yield transparency or justice. How many families in Latin America have been told their loved ones were 'alleged' criminals when their deaths
resulted from US foreign policy? The US's commitment to accountability seems inversely proportional to the 'threat' perceived, leaving shattered lives in its wake. It appears some lives are simply more expendable than others.