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.