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U.S. sanctions Colombia's president, deploys aircraft carrier in new escalation in Latin America

The United States slapped sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday and said it was sending a massive aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, a new escalation of what the White House has described as a war against drug traffickers in the region.

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United States shocks Latin America by sanctioning Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro over drug trafficking surge

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Colombia’s Leader, One of Trump’s Harshest Critics

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Colombia’s President Over Drug-Trafficking Accusations

The Treasury Department has sanctioned Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro and his family, alleging his government has aided drug traffickers.

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Colombia calls for U.S. to halt strikes on what it claims are drug boats

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Colombia calls for U.S. to stop lethal boat strikes and "respect the norms" of international law

"Colombia calls on the U.S. government to cease these attacks and urges it to respect the norms dictated by international law," the foreign ministry said in a statement Wednesday night.

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Colombia asks U.S. to stop attacking alleged drug boats

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Colombia's Petro lashes out at Trump's "executions" as US boat strikes shatter ties

Colombia's Gustavo Petro seeks ways to ease tensions with U.S.

After an escalation of tension between the U.S. and Colombia, President Gustavo Petro met with John McNamara, the U.S. chargé d'affaires to calm the situation.

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Colombia recalls ambassador to United States amid diplomatic spat

Colombia announced the move after US President Donald Trump called President Gustavo Petro an ‘illegal drug leader’.

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Colombia's Petro says US cut in military funding could pose problems

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said on Thursday that a suspension of aid from the United States would mean nothing to his country but that changes to military funding could have an effect.

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Colombia recalls ambassador to US as Trump-Petro feud intensifies

Colombia on Monday recalled its ambassador to the United States as a public feud between the nations' leaders heated up with President Donald Trump revoking aid and threatening punishing tariffs,

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Trump announces tariffs and an end to U.S. aid to Colombia amid clash over drug trade

The U.S. will slash assistance to Colombia and enact tariffs on its exports because the country's leader, Gustavo Petro, "does nothing to stop" drug production, President Donald Trump said Sunday.

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Colombian government issues demand after latest deadly US boat strike: "Cease these attacks"

The Colombian government has asked the US to stop its strikes on vessels in the Pacific and the Caribbean, which have killed dozens of people.