US sanctions Colombia's President Petro, escalating feud

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Jon Shelton with AFP, APOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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On October 24, 2025, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on Colombia's President Gustavo Petro and his family members over alleged failures to curb drug production. The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Petro of allowing drug cartels to operate freely. This move escalates tensions between the two nations as the US military increases its operations against drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean Sea. Petro has criticized these actions, accusing the US of violating international law and killing innocent civilians. In response to the sanctions, President Petro vowed continued defiance in combating drug trafficking effectively.

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