Colombian President Gustavo Petro detonated relations with Washington in a blistering UN speech, accusing Donald Trump of genocide, calling for his prosecution, and likening the U.S. to Nazi Germany. The U.S. delegation exited the chamber as Petro urged the world to form an armed coalition to liberate Gaza.
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Petro Hardens Rhetoric on Maduro as U.S. Certification Deadline Nears
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has toughened his stance on Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro and suggested a return to aerial fumigation of coca crops after soldiers were kidnapped in Cauca, as Washington weighs whether to decertify Colombia in its anti-narcotics efforts.
Colombia tells UK Duchess that sourcing coca plants for Poison Garden impossible
The Colombian Embassy to the UK refutes Duchess of Northumberland’s alleged request for coca plants, highlighting legal barriers and emphasizing coca leaf distinction from cocaine.
Colombia receives $5 billion from U.S to finance projects in coca-growing regions
Colombia will receive U.S$5 billion to invest in regions impacted by coca. President Duque also received on Thursday a message of friendship from Trump for eradication efforts.
What does Donald Trump think about drugs?
Will a Trump presidency continue with the reformist policies of Obama in the war on drugs or will there be a return to the belligerence of the past with Latin America.