US EditionColombia warns Trump against drug blacklisting
- Colombia's Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez warned that blacklisting Colombia for drug exports would increase cocaine in the U.S. And degrade security cooperation, stating, "not being able to contain it would go against the interests of the United States".
- The U.S. Is considering decertifying Colombia's drug-fighting partnership, risking nearly half a billion dollars in military aid, as stated by Sanchez.
- Since President Gustavo Petro took office in 2022, coca cultivation in Colombia has surged by about 70%, according to Colombian government and UN estimates.
- Sanchez claimed that the policy of 'total peace' has led to increased strength in armed groups, explaining they had grown "because they betrayed the goodwill of the national government".
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Malay Mail
AlKhaleej TodayColombia warns Trump administration against blacklisting, says it will worsen US cocaine crisis
BOGOTA, March 17 — Colombia’s defense minister yesterday warned Donald Trump’s administration against blacklisting his country for failing to curb drug exports, saying the decision would bring yet more cocaine to the United States. Washington is currently weighing whether to “decertify” Colombia as a partner in the battle against drugs, a move that could restrict millions in US military aid and be a hammer blow to Colombia’s reputation. In an in…
Key West Citizen
Colombia warns Trump against drug blacklisting
Colombia's defense minister on Sunday warned Donald Trump's administration against blacklisting his country for failing to curb drug exports, saying the decision would bring yet more cocaine to the United States.
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