U.S. Criticizes Colombia's Progress in Drug War Efforts
TL;DR
Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the US for adding Colombia to a list of countries failing to combat drug trafficking, accusing the US of interfering in Colombian politics. The US decertified Colombia's efforts in the drug war, citing increased cocaine production and lack of progress, but waived sanctions. Petro responded by asserting Colombia's sovereignty and criticizing US policies, amid rising tensions and a surge in coca cultivation.
- Colombia’s president lashes out at Trump administration over drug war designation AP News
- For the first time in decades, U.S. says Colombia is falling short in the drug war NPR
- Trump Faults Petro, Lists Colombia as Rogue Drug Nation Bloomberg.com
- U.S. says Colombia, Venezuela failed to fight drug trafficking Reuters
- US designates Colombia as country 'failing to cooperate in drug war' BBC
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