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Colombia's Petro under criminal investigation in US, New York Times reports

U.S. federal prosecutors in Manhattan and Brooklyn are investigating Colombian President Gustavo Petro for alleged drug trafficker links, including possible campaign donations and meetings.

  • Gustavo Petro, president of Colombia, is reportedly under criminal investigation by two U.S. federal prosecutors’ offices.
  • The probes involve prosecutors in Manhattan and Brooklyn, along with agencies like the Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security Investigations, focusing on international narcotics trafficking.
  • Investigators are examining possible links between Petro and drug traffickers, including alleged meetings and potential campaign donations from such groups.
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US prosecutors probe whether Colombian President Petro had ties to drug traffickers, sources tell AP

Federal prosecutors in New York are investigating Colombian President Gustavo Petro for alleged ties to drug traffickers, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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Two U.S. federal prosecutors officially investigate the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, to clarify whether his presidential campaign requested or accepted donations from...

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The report stated that Trump could use the existence of research to try to influence the outcome of the Colombian presidential elections in May

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U.S. Justice is investigating Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, for alleged relations with drug traffickers, according to The New York Times.

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U.S. Department of Justice Examines Whether Colombia’s President Has Links to Drug Traffickers, According to The New York Times

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Political Wire broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, March 20, 2026.
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