Colombia

Gustavo Petro, Colombia's first left-wing president, is under scrutiny from the United States for alleged failures in combating drug trafficking. Recent tensions escalated with the U.S. imposing economic sanctions on Petro and conducting military strikes against boats suspected of smuggling drugs to the U.S., leading to casualties among crew members. These actions reflect a growing diplomatic dispute between Petro and his American counterpart, highlighting concerns over regional security and bilateral relations.