Colombia's president defiant after US sanctions over drug trafficking
• Oct 24, 2025, 8:13 PM
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Colombia's President Gustavo Petro on Friday responded with defiance to an announcement by the US that he would face sanctions, along with his wife, son and interior minister, for "allowing drug cartels to flourish". The sanctions come amid a growing spat over drug trafficking that has seen the US destroy several vessels off Colombia's coast.
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