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Petro eyes a renewed US alliance after White House talks

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.

via BBC|

#colombia #donald-trump #gustavo-petro

latin-america1 month ago•9 min saved

Petro's coca-substitution push meets Trump’s pressure in Washington

Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro is shifting away from forced coca eradication toward voluntary crop substitution (PNIS) to replace coca with legal crops, a policy praised for rural-benefit but criticized for not yet delivering lower coca cultivation or cocaine production amid continuing US pressure from Donald Trump; the program pairs farmer support with enforcement against traffickers, while numbers from the UN remain contested and political tensions rise ahead of May elections.

via Al Jazeera|

#coca #colombia #drug-policy

world4 months ago•6 min saved

Federal Pay Halt and Rising U.S.-Colombia Tensions

The U.S. government shutdown is affecting federal workers' pay and potentially the food stamp program, while Colombia has withdrawn its ambassador from the U.S. amid deteriorating relations. Additionally, a major art theft occurred at the Louvre, and new European studies suggest medical cannabis may be effective for chronic back pain. Meanwhile, the popularity of pickleball has led to increased eye injuries, prompting calls for protective guidelines.

via NPR|

#federal-shutdown #louvre-heist #medical-cannabis

world4 months ago•5 min saved

Trump halts U.S. aid to Colombia amid drug trade tensions and accusations

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.

via NPR|

#colombia-aid-cuts #drug-trade #gustavo-petro

world5 months ago•2 min saved

US Revokes Colombian President Petro's Visa Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused the US of violating UN principles after the US revoked his visa, citing his provocative actions and political stance, amid rising tensions and US opposition to his leadership ahead of Colombian elections.

via Axios|

#colombia #gustavo-petro #un-principles

world5 months ago•3 min saved

US Revokes Colombian President's Visa Over Controversial Actions

The U.S. announced it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after he called for U.S. soldiers to disobey orders during a pro-Palestinian rally, criticizing U.S. and Israeli policies and urging disobedience among soldiers, which the State Department labeled as reckless and incendiary.

via The New York Times|

#colombia #gustavo-petro #pro-palestinian-rally

world5 months ago•3 min saved

US revokes Colombian president's visa over controversial remarks

The US announced it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after he participated in a pro-Palestinian protest in New York and urged US soldiers to disobey Trump's orders, amid heightened tensions over Gaza and US foreign policy. Petro's actions and statements have strained US-Colombia relations, which have already been tense due to disagreements over migration and drug policy.

via Reuters|

#gaza-conflict #gustavo-petro #pro-palestinian-demonstration