Family of Colombian man killed in U.S. strike files human rights challenge

Key Highlights

• Alejandro Carranza was killed in a U. S. military strike on September 15.
• His family filed a human rights challenge to the Americas' human rights watchdog.
• The petition argues that Carranza's death constitutes an extrajudicial killing.
• The U. S. military strike targeted alleged drug-carrying boats.
• The legality of U. S. military actions in this context is being questioned.