US Sanctions and Accusations Shake Colombia Over Drug Trade and Violence
TL;DR
The US, under President Trump, sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro after Petro accused the US of killing an innocent fisherman in a drone strike targeting drug boats, leading to suspension of aid to Colombia and adding Petro to a list of foreign leaders sanctioned by the US.
- Caribbean boat strikes: Is the US killing innocent people? vox.com
- US sanctions Colombian President Petro, his family, over drug cartels Politico
- Colombia’s Leader Accuses U.S. of Murder, Prompting Trump to Halt Aid The New York Times
- U.S. imposes sanctions on Colombia's president and family over drug trade allegations NPR
- Colombia's President Gustavo Petro tells CBS News blowing up drug boats is easy, but illegal and ineffective CBS News
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