ELN Rebuts Involvement in Caribbean Drug Vessel Incident

The National Liberation Army (ELN) of Colombia has denied any link to the drug boat reportedly destroyed by U.S. forces in the Caribbean. The ELN stated that their rules prohibit involvement in drug trafficking. Meanwhile, Colombian President Gustavo Petro claims the vessel belonged to a humble family.

The Colombian rebel group, the National Liberation Army (ELN), has denied accusations of involvement in a drug trafficking operation involving a vessel allegedly destroyed by U.S. forces in the Caribbean.

In a statement posted on social media, the ELN rejected claims they owned the vessel, citing a group policy against drug trafficking as the reason.

Despite assertions by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Colombian President Gustavo Petro supported the ELN's statement, insisting that the boat belonged to a modest family.

(With inputs from agencies.)