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US prosecutors probe whether Colombian President Petro had ties to drug traffickers, sources tell AP

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By  JIM MUSTIAN, JOSHUA GOODMAN and ALANNA DURKIN RICHERMarch 20, 2026 at 06:23 PM
US prosecutors probe whether Colombian President Petro had ties to drug traffickers, sources tell AP
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U.S. federal prosecutors in New York are investigating Colombian President Gustavo Petro's alleged ties to drug traffickers. The DEA has designated Petro a "priority target," indicating his perceived significant impact on the drug trade. The investigation, dating back to 2022, involves allegations of dealings with the Sinaloa cartel and a scheme to benefit traffickers who contributed to Petro's campaign. Prosecutors in Brooklyn and Manhattan are questioning drug traffickers about their connections to Petro, specifically regarding alleged bribes solicited by his representatives to prevent extradition to the United States. The investigation is ongoing and it is unclear if Petro will be implicated in any crime.

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Bogota ×230% New York 50% Associated Press ×360% Sinaloa Cartel 65% Colombia ×475% United States ×275% Drug Enforcement Administration ×285% Gustavo Petro ×795%

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