The fourth summit of CELAC and the EU has started in Santa Marta, Colombia, with leaders discussing US military actions in the Caribbean. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized upholding international law, while Dutch PM Dick Schoof and Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramon de la Fuente called for calm and respect for sovereignty. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported strikes on vessels, resulting in 69 deaths, which Colombian President Gustavo Petro labeled as extrajudicial executions. The summit's significance is questioned due to the absence of key leaders.