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.
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his family over alleged involvement in the drug trade, escalating tensions amid broader military and diplomatic actions against drug trafficking in the region.
The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his close associates due to his alleged involvement in facilitating drug trafficking and related activities, citing record cocaine production in Colombia and Petro's policies that have allegedly supported narco-terrorist organizations. The sanctions include blocking assets and prohibiting transactions involving Petro and his network, aiming to pressure a change in behavior.
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro criticizes U.S. military strikes on drug smuggling boats as illegal and ineffective, emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach to combat drug trafficking and warning against unilateral attacks that may cause civilian casualties and violate international law.
Colombia has recalled its ambassador to the U.S. amid escalating tensions after President Trump announced the cessation of aid, imposed tariffs, and made personal accusations against Colombian President Gustavo Petro, following recent military and diplomatic clashes.
President Donald Trump announced tariffs and aid cuts to Colombia, accusing President Gustavo Petro of doing nothing to combat drug production, leading to heightened tensions between the two countries amid ongoing conflicts over drug trafficking and regional security.
