Colombian President Says Survivors Jumped into Pacific to Flee US Attack

Colombian President warns region after survivors flee U.S. drug raid in Pacific; three killed, others escape by sea.

Trump Calls Petro a ‘Drug Leader.’ What’s the Colombian Leader’s Record?

President Gustavo Petro is locked in a war of words with President Trump over Colombia’s major role in the global drug trade. The issue is complicated.
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Colombian President Petro Acknowledges Facility Targeted By U.S. Strike Produced Cocaine, Blames Guerrilla Group

Colombian President Gustavo Petro acknowledged that the facility targeted by the U.S. earlier this month in Venezuela produced cocaine, saying guerrilla group ELN is behind the operation.
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Trump calls Colombia's Petro an ‘illegal drug leader’ and announces tariffs and an end to US aid

In a social media post, Trump referred to Petro as “an illegal drug leader” who is “low rated and very unpopular.” The Republican president warned that Petro “better close up” drug operations “or the United States will close them up for him ...
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Colombia raises minimum wage 23.7pc, biggest in 25 years; but inflation concerns loom

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Monday the country’s minimum wage would increase by 23.7 percent starting in the new year, its highest raise
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Trump calls Colombia’s Petro an ‘illegal drug leader’ and announces an end to US aid to the country

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The United States will slash assistance to Colombia because its leader, Gustavo Petro, “does nothing to stop” drug production, President Donald Trump said Sunday, escalating the friction between Washington and one of its ...
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Colombian President Petro Pinpoints Location Of U.S. Strike On Alleged Drug Vessels, Offers Help To Locate Survivors

Colombian President Gustavo Petro pinpointed the location of a U.S. strike on alleged drug vessels on December 30, offering the navy's help to locate those who jumped overboard after the attack.
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Petro orders huge minimum wage increase in Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Monday a historic 23.7% increase in the minimum wage for 2026, making it the largest upward adjustment in 25 years. The measure includes transport subsidies.
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