Summary
Colombian President Gustavo Petro denied having any drug trade connections after reports stated that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) made him a "priority target" in a federal investigation. Petro stated that there are no investigations in Colombia linking him to drug trafficking, emphasizing his efforts to combat drug-related corruption.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration reportedly designated Gustavo Petro as a "priority target" in a federal drug investigation.
- Petro, the President of Colombia, denied any links to drug traffickers.
- In his statement, Petro mentioned he spent years exposing connections between drug traffickers and politicians.
- He claimed his actions against drug traffickers put his life at risk and led to his family going into exile.
- Petro said he instructed his campaign to reject any funds from drug traffickers or bankers.
- The DEA's designation is linked to U.S. investigations dating back to 2022.
- No official charges have been filed against Petro by U.S. prosecutors.
