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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

US sanctions Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, escalating Trump feud

The US Treasury sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and the interior minister, accusing them of enabling cocaine production and shielding criminal groups.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

US, Colombia tensions surge as Presidents Trump, Petro trade threats

United States suspends military aid to Colombia over alleged narcotics involvement; Colombian president threatens legal action in U.S. courts and recalls ambassador.
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Colombia's US Ambassador Denounces Trump's Deadly Caribbean Boat Strikes

A group of United Nations experts say U.S. strikes targeting boats in the Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela amount to extrajudicial execution. In recent weeks, the U.S. has struck seven boats, claiming they were being used to traffic drugs, but the U.S. has offered no proof to back up its claim. The U.N. experts said, quote, "These moves are an extremely dangerous escalation with grave implications for peace and security in the Caribbean region," unquote.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

James Comey faces deadline to file motion to dismiss charges against him US politics live

Former FBI director James Comey faces a deadline to file motions to dismiss an indictment accusing him of false statements and obstruction.
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fromAxios
1 week ago

Trump spars with Colombia's president over drugs, cuts U.S. funding for nation

U.S.-Colombia tensions escalated as U.S. maritime strikes and accusations of civilian deaths prompt public threats to end aid and warnings of further force.
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