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The location of the strikes and the origin of the vessels were not disclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. Southern Command initiated search-and-rescue procedures for the lone survivor, with Mexican authorities later assuming responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mexico\u2019s navy said Tuesday it had launched a search-and-rescue mission more than 400 miles southwest of Acapulco after receiving a request from the U.S. Coast Guard. The operation involves an ocean patrol ship and a maritime surveillance aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the strikes, calling them a \u201cwar crime.\u201d In a post on social media, Petro wrote that Colombia recently seized seven tons of cocaine in Europe \u201cand did not kill anyone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At least 57 people have been killed in 14 confirmed U.S. operations against suspected narcotics vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific since early September. 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