US sanctions Colombian president
The US Treasury Department announced on Friday that it is sanctioning Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of playing a “role in the global illicit drug trade.

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2 developments- Oct 21, 2025Only lean-left coverage:Trump Confirms Tariffs on Colombia, Calls Gustavo Petro a 'Lunatic' and 'The Worst President in Their History'
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Trump sanctions 'illegal drug dealer' Colombian President Gustavo Petro
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