Rising tensions between the US and Colombia suggest Donald Trump’s administration is upping the pressure on the Andean nation ahead of a decision on its certification in the fight against illegal drugs.
While Colombia has historically been Washington’s most reliable ally in Latin America, receiving more than $10 billion in US aid this century, its security situation has sharply deteriorated. President Gustavo Petro’s perceived lack of cooperation on the narcotics issue has been a key source of tension, according to a person familiar with the matter, speaking anonymously to discuss private conversations.
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