Trump Halts US Assistance to Colombia, Labels Petro as 'Drug Leader'

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Yahoo Finance

Updated: Oct 19 2025

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Source: Yahoo Finance

Trump's Accusations Against Petro: Donald Trump labeled Colombian President Gustavo Petro as an "illegal drug leader" and announced the cessation of US aid to Colombia, claiming the country has failed to combat drug trafficking effectively.
Petro's Response and Diplomatic Tensions: Petro countered Trump's claims, asserting he has worked to expose drug trafficking links within Colombia's political elite, while relations between the two leaders have soured further due to recent diplomatic incidents, including the cancellation of Petro's US visa.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.

Trump Halts US Assistance to Colombia, Labels Petro as 'Drug Leader'

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