U.S. sanctions Colombia's president, accuses him of allowing drug trade expansion

The Japan TimesCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by No AuthorOctober 25, 2025 at 02:24 AM

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The U.S. imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday, accusing him of failing to curb cocaine trafficking into the United States. This move escalated tensions between Washington and its Latin American ally. President Donald Trump referred to Petro as an "illegal drug leader," while Petro accused the U.S. of committing "murder" through military strikes in international waters targeting alleged drug shipments without evidence. Petro, whose term ends in 10 months, has opposed these strikes and attempted to end Colombia's six-decade conflict by negotiating peace deals with rebels and crime gangs, though these efforts have not been successful.

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