• Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered a halt to intelligence sharing with the US.
• The suspension responds to US missile strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean.
• Petro emphasizes human rights concerns, stating they must take priority over drug policies.
• The UK's intelligence sharing with the US has also been suspended due to similar concerns.
• The attacks have reportedly resulted in at least 76 casualties since September.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the suspension of intelligence sharing with U.S. agencies in response to recent missile strikes targeting alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. This order, shared on X, states the suspension will remain effective “as long as missile attacks on boats in the Caribbean continue” and highlights that “the fight against drugs must be subordinated to the human rights of the Caribbean people” according to Reuters, Al Jazeera, and Anadolu Agency.

This decision comes as a response to ongoing military actions by the Trump administration, which has faced criticism for its approach to drug trafficking. Reports indicate that the strikes conducted since September have resulted in at least 76 deaths, raising concerns about potential violations of international law. Petro has called for an investigation into these actions, labeling the attacks “unacceptable” according to Al Jazeera and Anadolu Agency.

Furthermore, Petro's announcement also reflects friction between his administration and the U.S. government, particularly regarding drug policy. As part of this escalating tension, the UK has reportedly ceased its intelligence sharing with the U.S. over legal concerns associated with these strikes. Petro's administration has long criticized U.S. drug policies as targeting the wrong individuals, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.