U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday there was “no going back” on his goal to bring Greenland under U.S. control, refusing to rule out the use of force and escalating tensions with European allies already bracing for a renewed transatlantic trade dispute. Trump’s remarks followed a series of social media posts featuring AI-generated images, […]
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Petro–Trump Phone Call Defuses U.S.–Colombia Tensions
It was a frustrating night for the roughly 6,000 supporters gathered in Bogotá’s Plaza de Bolívar to hear President Gustavo Petro deliver what many expected to be a fiery, anti-imperialist address. After waiting for hours in cold, rainy conditions, demonstrators waved placards reading “Yankee Go Home,” “Out Trump,” and “Respect Colombia,” anticipating a confrontational speech […]
Colombia Targets TdeA as U.S. Launches More Caribbean Strikes
Colombia’s National Police captured a top Venezuelan of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization, hours after a second fugitive jumped to his death from his luxury apartment in Medellín. The recent offensive against TdeA comes as the leftist government of President Gustavo Petro also ruled out any possibility of peace talks with the transnational gang. […]
Maduro Seeks Dialogue with U.S, Petro Sidelined at UN
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro is in New York ahead of the United Nation’s General Assembly. Petro trip to the U.S comes as Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro seeks to engage the Trump administration in dialogue, despite the military arsenal targeting drug boats in the Caribbean.
Petro lashes out at Trump after U.S. decertifies Colombia on drug fight
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro lashed out at U.S. President Donald Trump after Washington decertified Colombia’s anti-drug efforts, calling the move an “injustice.” Petro defended record cocaine seizures, vowed not to extradite three traffickers engaged in peace talks, and accused the U.S. of a failed, decades-long drug policy.
U.S. Decertifies Colombia’s Anti-Drug Efforts, Petro on the Defensive
The United States has decertified Colombia’s anti-drug efforts for the first time since 1994, citing record coca crops under President Gustavo Petro. While Washington issued a waiver to maintain aid, the move risks straining a key alliance and jeopardizing $453 million in U.S. assistance.
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.
Trump reaffirms “all options” scenario for Venezuela during Duque’s visit
President Duque’s first state visit to the White House was focused on the crisis in Venezuela and options to restore democracy with interim President Juan Guaidó.
Duque to meet Trump Wednesday during first official visit to Washington
Duque’s trip to Washington will focus on the severe humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and efforts to restore democracy with interim President Juan Guaidó.
Duque and Trump: A shared vision
President Trump is scheduled to visit Colombia next month, at a time in which the country faces a surge in coca production. Counterpart Duque must prove he isn’t “just another Colombian president.”
Coca surge and decertification threat tops Santos-Trump agenda
On the eve of the 72nd UN General Assembly, President Donald Trump has summoned four South American leaders to discuss regional issues, including the crisis in Venezuela.
US counter-narcotics agencies to press Colombia on illicit coca surge
President Donald Trump’s drug policy in Colombia will be put to the test next week when senior officials meet to discuss the current spike in illegal coca cultivation.
Trump – Santos to respect “special relationship” but will immigration changes take flight in Latin America?
U.S President Donald Trump and Colombia’s Juan Manuel Santos want to maintain strong diplomatic ties, but will immigration policy changes affect a “special relationship”?
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.
Would a Trump presidency sharpen U.S. talons abroad?
Dr. Larry Goodson looks at American foreign policy under a Donald Trump presidency and sees an unrecognizable approach.