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flag U.S. sanctions Colombia's president over drug trafficking allegations, escalating tensions after military strikes and deportation disputes.

flag Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces U.S. sanctions over allegations he enabled drug trafficking under his "total peace" plan, with the Treasury freezing assets of Petro, his family, and senior officials. flag The U.S. blames his policies for rising cocaine production, while Petro denies the claims, citing declining coca cultivation and record seizures. flag He has sharply criticized Donald Trump, calling him an "accomplice" in Gaza’s crisis and urging U.S. troops to defy him, sparking diplomatic tension. flag Relations have deteriorated further after U.S. military strikes near Colombia’s coast and Petro’s refusal to allow deportation flights. flag Despite his defiant rhetoric, Petro has not called for war, but his actions signal a break from traditional U.S.-Colombia ties.

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