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U.S. imposes sanctions on Colombia’s President in row over illegal drugs
The U.S. on Friday (October 24, 2025) imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as U.S. President Donald Trump sharply escalated a feud with Washington’s longtime Latin American ally over accusations that Mr/ Petro has refused to...
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U.S. Treasury sanctions Colombian president over alleged role in drug trafficking
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The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions Friday on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, following a spat with President Donald Trump over military strikes in the Caribbean and drug trafficking in the South American nation. The sanctions marked...
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US hits Colombia's leader with drug sanctions, sparking sharp rebuke
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Washington slapped unprecedented sanctions on Colombia's leftist president, his wife, son and a top aide Friday, accusing them of enabling drug cartels -- and rocking a decades-old alliance. The US Treasury blacklisted Gustavo Petro, first lady...
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U.S. sends aircraft carrier to South America in major escalation of military firepower
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, the Pentagon announced Friday, in the latest escalation of military firepower in a region where the Trump administration has unleashed more rapid...
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US slaps financial sanctions on Colombia’s Petro over drug dispute
Riohacha, Colombia – The White House today announced financial sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his son and wife, and his close ally and Minister of the Interior, Armando Benedetti. The president and members of his inner circle were...
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U.S. sanctions Colombia's Petro, others on drug trafficking charges
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Oct. 24 (UPI) -- The Treasury Department announced sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro Urrego over cocaine production and smuggling into the United States. The sanctions include Petro's wife, first lady Veronica del Socorro Alcocer...
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If the US cuts Colombian military aid, Bogota’s Black Hawks likely first to feel it
WASHINGTON — As part of a war of words last weekend with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, President Donald Trump made a stark statement: that “as of today,” any payments from the US government to Colombia will “no longer be made.” If that threat...
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US imposes sanctions on Colombian president Gustavo Petro as feud escalates
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The United States has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as US President Donald Trump sharply escalated a feud with the country's longtime Latin American ally over accusations that Petro has refused to stop the flow of cocaine...
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Bannon says Trump is 'gonna be president' for third term despite 22nd amendment
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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Putin hits back at Trump: U.S. sanctions are 'unfriendly act' 06:44 Now Playing Bannon says Trump is 'gonna be president' for third term despite 22nd amendment...
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US imposes sanctions on Colombian President, Petro responds
The US Treasury’s OFAC sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and Interior Minister Armando Benedetti over narcotics allegations. The United States has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his son Nicolas...
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U.S. sanctions Colombian President Gustavo Petro, others on drug trafficking charges
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Oct. 24 (UPI) -- The Treasury Department announced sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro Urrego over cocaine production and smuggling into the United States. The sanctions include Petro's wife, first lady Veronica del Socorro Alcocer...
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US imposes sanctions on left-wing Colombian President Petro
The US has placed sanctions on Colombia's left-wing president, Gustavo Petro, accusing him of failing to curb drug trafficking. "President Petro has allowed drug cartels to flourish and refused to stop this activity," US Treasury Secretary Scott...
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US hits Colombia's leader with drug sanctions, …
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Washington slapped unprecedented sanctions on Colombia's leftist president, his wife, son and a top aide Friday, accusing them of enabling drug cartels -- and rocking a decades-old alliance. The US Treasury blacklisted Gustavo Petro, first lady...
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Pentagon orders aircraft carrier to Latin America, boosting U.S. military buildup in the region to more than 10,000 sailors and Marines
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The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, the Pentagon announced Friday, in the latest escalation of military firepower in a region where the Trump administration has unleashed more rapid strikes in recent...
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‘Illegal drug leader’: Trump slaps sanctions on Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro
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The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as President Donald Trump sharply escalated a feud with Washington’s longtime Latin American ally over accusations that Petro has refused to stop the flow of cocaine into...
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US slaps sanctions meant for narcos on Petro and Colombia’s interior minister
The United States government added Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro and Interior Minister Armando Benedetti on a Treasury Department blacklist meant for drug traffickers. In a press release, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent justified the move by...
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BREAKING: Trump Slaps Sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro
(AP Photo/Ivan Valencia) President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro late Friday, following his accusations that the leftist leader has enabled the country’s booming narcotics trade. The U.S. Treasury’s Office of...
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U.S. sending Norfolk-based aircraft carrier to Latin America in major escalation of military firepower
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WVEC - Virginia
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The U.S. military is sending the Norfolk-based USS Gerald R. Ford to the waters off South America in the latest escalation of military firepower to the region. WASHINGTON(AP) — The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off...
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US sanctions Colombian President Petro over drug trafficking claims
WASHINGTON The US announced on Friday that it imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, citing his administration's alleged failure to combat the illicit drug trade. “Since President Gustavo Petro came to power, cocaine production in...
Trump Adds to Military Buildup in Caribbean With Ford Carrier Deployment
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Oct 24 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration escalated a U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean on Friday by announcing the deployment of the Gerald Ford aircraft carrier group to Latin...
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