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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani planned his first meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro during UN events, but the Trump administration intervened behind the scenes and the State Department nixed it, illustrating a high-profile clash over diplomacy with a foreign leader.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused Israel and the United States of exporting political manipulation from ‘free Palestine’ to ‘free Latin America,’ comparing a billboard campaign against Iván Cepeda to Nazi propaganda. Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon condemned the remarks, prompting a heated exchange that adds to Petro’s long-running disputes with Israel and its allies.
Colombia votes in a three-horse race for president, led by Iván Cepeda—a Petro ally advocating the ongoing peace process—against Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia who favor a tougher crackdown on armed groups; the outcome will determine whether Petro’s peace agenda advances or faces setback, with a runoff likely in June if no candidate wins 50% in the first round.
Two US probes in Brooklyn and Manhattan reportedly examine whether Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro met with drug traffickers or solicited donations for his 2022 campaign. Petro denies any ties and says he never spoke to drug traffickers; prosecutors have not charged him and the investigations are in early stages. The reports, released ahead of Colombia’s May 31 presidential election, highlight the ongoing tension between the US and Colombia over narcotics and influence in regional politics.
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro wrapped a White House visit with Donald Trump, describing the talks as constructive and a potential thaw in a frayed US-Colombia relationship. Petro said political disagreements have muted economic ties with the US and with Venezuela, and highlighted discussions on easing tensions and a potential pact for cooperation, including tackling drug trafficking on the Colombia–Venezuela border. Trump pledged US help against gangs in Venezuela and praised ongoing security cooperation, with Petro set to hold a press conference as analysts note that, while cooperation continues, significant policy differences remain.
US President Donald Trump plans to meet Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House soon, amid tensions involving Venezuela's Maduro and US operations targeting regional drug trafficking and energy resources. Trump criticized Petro, warning of potential military action, while Petro warned of armed resistance. The situation reflects ongoing regional conflicts over drug trafficking, energy, and political influence.
Colombia's government has declared an economic emergency allowing the president to issue taxes by decree to address budget shortfalls, amid criticism and legal challenges, after failing to pass a new tax bill and facing high public spending.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered a suspension of intelligence sharing with the US in response to US strikes on suspected drug vessels, criticizing them as extrajudicial and calling for a focus on human rights. Tensions have escalated amid US naval deployments in the Caribbean aimed at combating drug trafficking, with Petro also criticizing US drug policies and calling for an investigation into Trump for war crimes.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his family are blacklisted by the US Treasury with sanctions, prompting Petro to defiantly declare that Colombia will not kneel or back down amid ongoing diplomatic tensions with the US.
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and the interior minister, accusing them of ties to drug trade, amid escalating tensions and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and Colombia, including threats of tariffs and military actions.
The US has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his family, accusing him of allowing drug cartels to flourish, amidst his criticisms of US policies and actions in Colombia. Petro denies the allegations, citing efforts to reduce coca cultivation, and condemns US actions as arbitrary and illegal. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans, marking a rare move against a sitting head of state.
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his family, though specific details of the sanctions are not provided in the article.
The US Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and the interior minister, citing failure to control cocaine production and criminal groups, escalating tensions amid a broader diplomatic and political conflict between Petro and the US, particularly with former President Trump.
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.
The US imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his family over alleged involvement in drug trafficking, escalating tensions with Colombia amid broader military and diplomatic confrontations related to drug control efforts.