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US Investigates Colombian President for Possible Ties to Drug Traffickers

Published March 20, 2026, 20:16
US Investigates Colombian President for Possible Ties to Drug Traffickers

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is under criminal investigation by two federal prosecutors' offices in the US, according to the New York Times. The investigations are examining possible meetings between Petro and drug traffickers and whether his presidential campaign received donations from traffickers. The investigations are in their early stages and it is unclear whether they will lead to charges. Tensions between Colombia and the US have increased in recent months, with Donald Trump attacking Petro accusing him of drug trafficking. However, the two leaders appeared to reconcile in a meeting in February.