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Colombians Caught in Fallout of Trump-Petro Feud

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By Fernando Ramos, Michael Rios, Sebastián Jiménez Valencia, CNN (CNN) — Colombians are expressing a mix of frustration and worry amid an escalating diplomatic feud between the leaders of Colombia and the United States. US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut subsidies and raise tariffs on Colombia, which he sees as largely having failed to combat drug cartels producing illegal narcotics and shipping them to the US. In a Truth Social pos…

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U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats spark clash between Trump and Colombian president

A series of deadly U.S. strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean has set off a fierce clash between President Trump and his Colombian counterpart over aid, trade and accountability.

16 hours ago·Washington, United States

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El Mundo

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Petro Seeks a Clash with Trump to Sell Himself in Colombia as a "World Leader"

In a corner of the ring the Colombian pugil points his fist at his rival and shouts: "genocidal", "murderer", "nazi", "Hitler", among others...

21 hours ago·Madrid, Spain

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Colombians caught in fallout of Trump-Petro feud

Colombians are expressing a mix of frustration and worry amid an escalating diplomatic feud between the leaders of Colombia and the United States.

1 day ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Journal

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Trump cuts financial aid to Colombia, accusing leader of failing to stop drug trafficking

The US president warned that Colombian leader Petro “better close up” drug operations as he plans to cut foreign payments

1 day ago·Ireland

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News & Record

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Trump cuts funds for Colombia over drug operations

PALM BEACH, Fla. — The United States will slash assistance to Colombia because its leader, Gustavo Petro, "does nothing to stop" drug production, President Donald Trump said Sunday, escalating the friction between Washington and one of its closest allies in…

2 days ago·Cherokee County, United States

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Colombian Peso Suffers the Biggest Devaluation After Diplomatic Clash Between Petro and Trump

Colombian Peso suffers the biggest devaluation after diplomatic clash between Petro and Trump Agencia Period... Mar, 21/10/2025 - 08:47 The national currency fell 1.37% and the dollar rose 67 pesos.

7 hours ago

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