Trump referred to Colombian President Petro as a "drug leader."

Trump referred to Colombian President Petro as a

19.10.2025 18:21

U.S. President Donald Trump referred to Colombian President Gustavo Petro as an "illegal drug leader" and announced the termination of financial aid to the country. Trump also stated, referring to drug production in Colombia, "Petro must immediately shut down these death fields; otherwise, America will shut them down for him, and it will not be gentle."

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US President Donald Trump targeted Colombian President Gustavo Petro in a post on his social media platform.

HE CALLED THE PRESIDENT A "DRUG LEADER"

Trump claimed that Petro has "encouraged large and small-scale drug production" across the country, arguing that drug production in Colombia has become "the country's biggest business." Trump stated, "Colombian President Gustavo Petro is an illegal drug leader," and announced that no payments or subsidies would be provided to Colombia from today onwards.

Trump referred to Colombian President Petro as a 'drug leader'

HE ALSO THREATENED

President Trump stated, "Petro must immediately close these death fields, otherwise America will close them for him, and it will not be gentle."

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BETWEEN THE US AND COLOMBIA

Petro had stated that the boat targeted by the US for allegedly transporting drugs in the Caribbean was registered in Colombia. In September, the US had removed Colombia from the list of certified countries, deeming it unsuccessful in the fight against drugs; however, Washington decided to continue aid to Colombia, emphasizing that the support was important for its national interests.

Trump referred to Colombian President Petro as a 'drug leader'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro

The annual report of the US Department of State stated that coca cultivation and cocaine production in Colombia reached record levels during President Petro's term.



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