US aid to Colombia
Escalating Tensions: Colombia's Petro Condemns Trump's Anti-Drug Operations and Dismisses US Aid Threats
Oct 24, 2025 08:28 am CST
Colombian President Gustavo Petro intensifies criticism of Donald Trump's anti-drug operations, dismissing threats of aid cuts while accusing the US of extrajudicial executions. The diplomatic standoff threatens decades of security cooperation between the longtime allies, with both nations taking steps to address the growing rift amid concerns over Colombia's stability.
US Military Strikes Colombian Rebel Drug Vessel: Escalating Tensions in US-Colombia Relations
Oct 20, 2025 02:29 am CST
The US military has attacked a Colombian rebel vessel in international waters, killing three crew members, as President Trump announces the suspension of all financial aid to Colombia. This incident represents a significant deterioration in US-Colombia relations, with President Petro and Trump exchanging accusations over drug trafficking policies and military operations in South American waters.