Overview

• Colombian President Gustavo Petro told the UN that U.S. drug policy serves domination, not interdiction, and asked for prosecutions if the dead were civilians, possibly Colombians.
• The U.S. delegation left the General Assembly chamber during Petro’s speech, according to multiple outlets including AFP and Caracol.
• Washington says its forces have destroyed at least three fast boats — with some reports citing four — linked to trafficking, with reported fatalities reaching at least 14.
• Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said he is evaluating a constitutional state of external commotion after armed pro‑government marches in Caracas.
• Venezuela’s defense minister said five milicianas were decorated after President Trump mocked their training in a Truth Social post, escalating the rhetorical standoff.