President Donald Trump confirmed night that his administration will impose tariffs on Colombian exports and cut financial assistance to the country, escalating tensions with one of Washington's
The Trump administration leveled sanctions against leftist leader Gustavo Petro over drug trade allegations. It comes as the US military escalates a campaign against alleged drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean Sea.
By Max Saltman, Jennifer Hansler, Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — The US Treasury Department announced on Friday that it is sanctioning Colombian President Gustavo Petro “for his role in the global illicit drug trade.” Also sanctioned are Petro’s wife and son, and Colombia’s interior minister.
Trump administration imposes sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of failing to curb cocaine production. Relations deteriorate.
The Treasury Department said the sanctions stem from an executive order that targets people involved in the global drug trade. Colombia is considered the top producer and exporter of cocaine.
Trump said Petro “has allowed drug cartels to flourish,” describing the move as part of his administration’s effort to block narcotics from entering the United States.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused U.S. counterpart Donald Trump of wanting to interfere with the South American country's elections next year, rejecting the claim that Washington's strikes
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of enabling drug cartels and failing to curb cocaine production in his country. The action also targets his wife, his son, and a close political ally.
