"Federal prosecutors in the United States are investigating Colombian President Gustavo Petro for alleged ties to drug traffickers. Petro has been designated a 'priority target' by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)."
"Investigators are looking into whether Petro had met with drug traffickers and whether his campaign had solicited donations from them. Petro wrote on X: 'I have never spoken to a drug trafficker in my life.'"
"Reuters cited a source familiar with the matter who said that 'there are not ongoing investigations that are squarely focused on [Petro].' The source indicated that Petro's conduct had surfaced as part of ongoing investigations into narco-terrorism."
"Petro has repeatedly denied allegations of drug trafficking, especially after Trump called him an 'illegal drug leader' and the US Treasury Department sanctioned him in 2025, without providing evidence for the alleged ties."
Federal prosecutors in the US are investigating Colombian President Gustavo Petro for potential connections to drug traffickers. The DEA has designated him a 'priority target.' Investigations date back to 2022, with at least two US federal prosecutors' offices involved. Authorities are examining whether Petro met with drug traffickers and if his campaign solicited donations from them. Petro has denied any involvement with drug traffickers and stated he instructed his campaign not to accept such donations. However, some sources indicate that investigations are not solely focused on him.
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