BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the nation’s security forces to halt intelligence sharing with the United States until the U.S. ceases its attacks on suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean, actions that critics liken to extrajudicial executions. Petro’s decision comes amidst deteriorating relations, following the U.S. strikes that have resulted in numerous deaths and targeted vessels near several South American nations. The Trump administration has countered these claims by accusing Petro of being soft on traffickers and imposed financial sanctions on him and his family. Meanwhile, the U.S. is increasing its naval presence in the Caribbean, raising concerns from Venezuela, which views this buildup as a threat to its sovereignty.
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President Trump has sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro and suspended aid to Colombia in response to Petro’s accusation that the U.S. murdered a Colombian citizen during recent strikes on alleged drug boats. These strikes, part of a broader campaign against drug cartels, have resulted in at least 43 deaths and an increased military presence in the Caribbean. These actions are unusual, as Trump has previously only sanctioned leaders like Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, and they represent an expansion of presidential power, with potential illegality.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the U.S. of murdering a civilian fisherman during a recent military strike ordered by former President Donald Trump on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. Trump’s policy of summarily executing drug suspects, which has targeted at least 32 people, is criticized for blurring the lines between civilians and combatants, violating principles of criminal justice, and lacking due process. The president has doubled down on the accusations, even suggesting the killings could extend to the fishing industry. Critics, including Senator Rand Paul, have raised concerns about the lack of transparency in identifying targets and the legality of the attacks, with legal experts asserting a lack of justification for the actions.
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In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump announced the cessation of funding and all other payments to Colombia. This decision follows accusations from Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who claimed the U.S. was responsible for killing a Colombian national during a drug-trafficking operation. Trump, in response, labeled Petro an “illegal drug dealer” and accused him of supporting drug production despite U.S. financial aid. The dispute centers on a U.S. military strike on a vessel near Colombia, which Petro alleges resulted in the death of a Colombian fisherman.
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President Donald Trump announced the end of US subsidies to Colombia, citing President Gustavo Petro as a “drug leader” who encourages drug production. This decision comes after Petro accused the US of “murder” for a military strike on a Colombian boat in September, further escalating tensions. Trump’s actions follow the US’s declaration that Colombia failed to uphold its drug trafficking promises, although a waiver allowed aid to continue. This move is part of a broader pattern, as the US military continues striking ships in the Caribbean Sea allegedly carrying drugs, resulting in casualties and sparking criticism.
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President Trump accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of being an “illegal drug leader” on Sunday after Petro criticized U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats, which Trump characterized as a failure to curb drug production. Trump announced that the U.S. would end payments and subsidies to Colombia, citing the country’s drug production as a cause of death and destruction in America. This comes after Petro accused the U.S. of striking a fishing vessel and killing a fisherman, actions that the former president claims constitute an “invasion of national territory”. This recent dispute adds to a growing international backlash regarding the U.S. strikes.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the US of “murder” and violating Colombian sovereignty after a US strike on a boat in Colombian waters, resulting in the death of a fisherman. The incident, which occurred in September, allegedly involved a boat that was adrift with a distress signal up due to engine failure. Petro has demanded explanations from the US government, while former US President Donald Trump claims the strikes target drug-carrying vessels. This attack is at least the sixth US strike on ships in the Caribbean Sea in recent weeks, drawing criticism from UN human rights experts who have labeled the attacks “extrajudicial executions”.
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Reports indicate the U.S. military has conducted at least one strike in the Caribbean targeting Colombian nationals on a boat that originated in Colombia. This suggests the U.S. military’s anti-narcotics campaign is more extensive than previously disclosed, with the administration justifying lethal strikes against suspected drug traffickers. The legal basis for these actions has been questioned, raising concerns about oversight and accountability, as the Trump administration continues to address illegal drug flow in the region. Furthermore, the U.S. has also authorized the CIA to operate inside Venezuela to clamp down on illegal flows of migrants and drugs.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro expressed concern over a recent U.S. strike, stating there are “hints” the targeted vessel was Colombian and contained Colombian citizens. He agreed with Senator Adam Schiff’s criticism of the strikes, asserting they are illegal and risk escalating conflict. Petro further claimed the attack represents a new war front in the Caribbean, with the real goal being control of oil resources, not combating smuggling. He criticized the U.S. actions as an attempt to seize Venezuelan and Guyanese oil, comparing the situation to events in Gaza.
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US to revoke Colombia President Petro’s visa over ‘reckless’ actions in New York. This whole situation feels like a powder keg ready to blow, doesn’t it? The US is reportedly going to yank President Petro’s visa, and it’s all thanks to some rather pointed comments he made while in New York for the UN General Assembly. Apparently, he told US soldiers to disobey their orders if they were instructed to fire on citizens, which is, to put it mildly, a bold move.
Let’s be real, the core issue here is that he’s essentially telling foreign military personnel not to follow their commander-in-chief’s orders while on foreign soil.… Continue reading
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