US sanctions Colombia’s president over alleged drug trafficking
Measures against Gustavo Petro and his family come as rift with Trump administration widens
Measures against Gustavo Petro and his family come as rift with Trump administration widens

US sanctions Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, escalating Trump feud

US imposes sanctions on Colombia's president

US places sanctions on Colombian president over alleged failure to stop cartels

US imposes sanctions on left-wing Colombian president Gustavo Petro

US, Colombia tensions surge as Presidents Trump, Petro trade threats

Gustavo Petro had earlier accused administration of murder over its attacks on vessels in the Caribbean

Just days earlier the US president had threatened to carry out military strikes in the South American nation

The sanctions come as Petro and Trump clash over migration, drug policy and US strikes on boats in international water.

US move bucks nearly 30 years of counter-narcotics collaboration with Bogotá

German chancellor and European Commission chief axe plans to attend regional meeting following US president’s actions

Decision marks Washington’s latest move to increase pressure on Maduro regime in Caracas