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Lawmakers press State on legality and intelligence behind U.S. boat strikes in Caribbean
Summary
Members questioned administration witnesses about U.S. maritime strikes in the Caribbean, survivors repatriated without prosecution, and whether the U.S. shared adequate evidence with partner states to enable prosecutions; State said Defense conducted strikes and State assisted returns but did not provide operational details.
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers from both parties pressed State Department and INL officials about recent U.S. strikes on vessels in the Caribbean, pressing for clarity on the evidence shared with partner countries and on the legal basis for returning survivors without prosecution.
Rep. Joaquin Castro asked what information the United States provided to Ecuador and Colombia after two survivors were recovered from a strike on Oct. 29. Katherine Duholme said…
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