Colombia, Trump and Gustavo Petro
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro gives his side of the story as he engages Trump in a war of words over mounting U.S. boat strikes.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday night he would raise tariffs on Colombia and stop all payments to the South American nation, escalating a feud that stems from the U.S. military's strikes on vessels allegedly transporting drugs in the region.
Petro provoked MAGA fury after a viral clip showed him appearing to suggest that “humanity” should “get rid” of Trump in a new interview.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ramped up his denunciations of Trump's deadly boat strikes, accusing the US of violating international law. | TAG24
Mr Trump may find it tricky to fulfil his social-media promises on tariffs and aid cuts. Colombia has long been America’s closest ally in the region. Without the country’s co-operation, Mr Trump’s new war on drugs would get even harder. ■
President Donald Trump slammed Colombian President Gustavo Petro as a “thug” as the two leaders have traded barbs over U.S. strikes in the region.
Colombia has long been one of the U.S.'s most important links in Latin America. Bogotá also became one of NATO's "global partners" in 2017. The U.S. is the leading power in the transatlantic alliance. This drew Colombia closer to NATO, but it does not come with the expectations or obligations NATO nations have.
Barista cafe owner Lina Bulla said most of her menu is Colombian cuisine and drinks, and about half of her products are shipped directly from Colombia.