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Trump Confirms Tariffs on Colombia, Calls Gustavo Petro a 'Lunatic' and 'The Worst President in Their History'
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 closest regional partners.
"US government officials have committed a murder and violated our sovereignty in territorial waters," wrote Petro on X. "Fisherman Alejandro Carranza had no ties to the drug trade and his daily activity was fishing. The Colombian boat was adrift and had its distress signal up due to an engine failure. We await explanations from the US government."
Colombians are expressing a mix of frustration and worry amid an escalating diplomatic feud between the leaders of Colombia and the United States.
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Colombian Man Targeted In U.S. Strike Has 'Cerebral Trauma' And Is 'Breathing Through a Ventilator'
The Colombian man who survived a recent U.S. strike against an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean has "cerebral trauma" and is currently "sedated and breathing through a ventilator;" according to Inte
Colombia has recalled its ambassador to the United States “for consultations,” the Colombian Embassy in Washington announced Monday, the latest move in a diplomatic spat over the flow of illegal drugs and US attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats and threats to punish the South American nation economically.
Tensions between Colombia and the United States reached a new peak Sunday, with Donald Trump calling Colombian President Gustavo Petro “an illegal drug dealer”, promising to end “payments” to the country,
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Colombian President Petro Proposes Cooperation With Venezuelan Forces: 'This is Not To Defend Maduro'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed having Colombian forces cooperate with their Venezuelan counterparts and others in the region. He said they would be able to fight drug-trafficking more effectively,