- United States
- Ill.
- Letter
I demand an immediate halt to the illegal and deadly U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean Sea, part of the so-called "Operation Southern Spear." These reckless actions have already claimed at least 80 lives in 20 strikes since September, and they must stop now.
The Pentagon's utter failure to provide concrete evidence justifying these attacks is not just troubling—it's an outrage. This blatant lack of transparency reeks of a cover-up and raises serious questions about the true motives behind these operations. Let me be crystal clear: without solid proof, these strikes are nothing short of state-sanctioned murder.
The most recent attack—the 20th in this series—killed four more people. Each death is blood on our hands, a stark reminder of our government's disregard for human life and international law. U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk has called for an investigation into the legality of these strikes, and I echo that demand with the utmost urgency.
The deployment of the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier to the region is an alarming escalation that threatens to plunge us into a wider conflict. This show of force is not just unnecessary—it's dangerous and provocative.
The international backlash has already begun. Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has halted intelligence sharing with the U.S., a move that will undoubtedly hamper legitimate anti-drug efforts and damage crucial diplomatic ties. This is a direct result of our government's reckless actions.
I demand that you take immediate and decisive action to:
1. Order an immediate and complete cessation of all military strikes in the Caribbean Sea.
2. Call for a thorough, independent investigation into the legality and consequences of these strikes.
3. Publicly disclose all evidence used to justify these operations.
4. Prioritize diplomatic solutions and international cooperation to address drug trafficking.
The consequences of inaction are severe and unacceptable. Every day these illegal strikes continue, we risk more lives, further damage to our international standing, and potential legal repercussions. The time for half-measures and empty platitudes is over. Act now to end this illegal and immoral campaign before it's too late.