Colombian President Petro said the US killed a fisherman in Colombian waters. Who investigates sovereignty violations between nations?

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Petro claimed the US struck a Colombian fishing boat in Colombian territorial waters on Sept. 15, killing fisherman Alejandro Carranza. His family filed a complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights against Hegseth. The White House called Petro's claims "baseless" but didn't provide evidence the boat was in international waters or carrying drugs. No single authority can force accountability—it depends on international courts, bilateral treaties, and political pressure. The US rarely submits to international jurisdiction, so Colombia has limited options. This shows how sovereignty disputes create accountability gaps when powerful nations operate militarily in other countries' regions.

Colombian President Petro said the US killed a fisherman in Colombian waters. Who investigates sovereignty violations between nations?

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