US-Colombia Tensions Escalate Over Drug Trade

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US-Colombia Relations Heating Up

What's Happening?

The US has halted financial aid to Colombia, citing the country's failure to curb cocaine production
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been accused of enabling drug production by US President Donald Trump
The US has carried out strikes on boats in the Caribbean, allegedly carrying illegal drugs

Why Should You Care?

The escalating tensions between the US and Colombia could have major implications for the war on drugs and international relations.

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