US Criticizes Colombia's Drug War Efforts Amid Continued Support
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The US has designated Colombia as a country failing to meet its drug control obligations, citing increased coca cultivation and cocaine production, while stopping short of cutting US aid. Colombia denies the surge in drug production, blaming previous administrations, and responds by halting US weapon purchases. The move strains US-Colombia relations amid ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking, with the US emphasizing Colombia's political leadership as responsible for the failure.
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