Trump says the U S will slash aid to Colombia, escalating tensions over drug policy and security
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Загружено: 2025-10-20
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States would scale back assistance to Colombia, accusing President Gustavo Petro of failing to curb drug production. The statement marks a sharp turn in a decades-long security partnership that has included training, surveillance, and development aid. Colombian officials have defended a strategy focused on rural investment and alternative crops, while pursuing talks with armed groups. Critics of aid cuts warn the decision could hamper interdiction at sea and along trafficking routes. Supporters argue that Washington should tie funding to clear benchmarks. The announcement comes as U.S. forces reported destroying a smuggling vessel linked to a Colombian rebel faction. Diplomatic channels remained open, but rhetoric on both sides hardened. Community leaders in coca-growing regions fear renewed violence if state presence recedes. Business groups worry about investor confidence. The policy shift will be closely watched across Latin America.
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