Summary
The United States, under President Donald Trump, added Colombia to a list of countries it says have not cooperated in the fight against drugs. Colombian President Gustavo Petro disagreed with this decision, saying that Colombia has made significant efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Key Facts
- The U.S. labeled Colombia as failing in its drug control efforts.
- The list includes other countries like Afghanistan, Bolivia, Myanmar, and Venezuela.
- President Gustavo Petro expressed frustration with this U.S. decision.
- Petro highlighted Colombia's efforts in seizing cocaine and dismantling drug labs.
- He argued that coca crop growth occurred under a previous government, not his.
- Petro blamed a failure in U.S. drug policy rather than Colombia's efforts.
- Decertification could lead to cuts in U.S. aid but can be waived.
- The U.S. recently conducted a military strike on a Venezuelan drug vessel.
