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Trump calls Petro a ‘drug dealer’, cuts off aid to Colombia
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States will halt financial aid to Colombia, accusing President Gustavo Petro of failing to curb drug production and calling him “an illegal drug dealer.” In a social media post, Trump...
Colombia Launches New Tourist Train Route to Explore the Country
Colombia launches a new tourist train route after more than half a century. The route connects three towns in Boyaca. Credit: Pattoncito, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr After more than half a century of absence, Colombia once again hears the whistle of...
Trump calls Colombia’s Petro an ‘illegal drug leader’ and cuts off U.S. aid to the country
CORRECTION: The Associated Press updated this story to reflect that Trump called Petro “an illegal drug leader,” not “an illegal drug dealer.” PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The United States will slash assistance to Colombia because its leader, Gustavo...
Trump calls Colombian president ‘illegal drug dealer’ in social media post
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday he would slash U.S. funding to Colombia because the country’s leader “does nothing to stop” drug production, in what is the latest sign of friction between Washington and one of its...
Trump calls Colombian President a ‘drug leader’, announces tariffs, end to U.S. aid
Open this photo in gallery:Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has accused the Trump administration of assassination.RODRIGO ARANGUA/AFP/Getty Images The United States will slash assistance to Colombia and enact tariffs on its exports because the...
Trump announces he’s slashing U.S. aid to Colombia, calling its president an ‘illegal drug dealer’
PALM BEACH, Fla. — The United States will slash assistance to Colombia, President Trump said Sunday, because he said its leader “does nothing to stop” drug production, escalating the friction between Washington and one of its closest allies in...
Trump to end funding for Colombia after the country’s leader accused the U.S. of assassination amid strikes in Caribbean
President Donald Trump said Sunday he would slash U.S. funding to Colombia because the country’s leader “does nothing to stop” drug production, in what is the latest sign of friction between Washington and one of its closest allies in Latin...
Trump calls Colombia's Petro an ‘illegal drug leader’ and announces end to U.S. aid to the country
PALM BEACH, Fla. — 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 closest...
Trump Axes Colombia Aid, Brands President Gustavo Petro 'Drug Leader'—Next Move ‘Won't Be Done Nicely’
President Trump on Sunday accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of being an "illegal drug leader" who encourages massive drug production for the United States market. He promptly announced cutting all subsidies and payments to the South...
Trump sets sights on Colombia, calls country’s president a drug dealer
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said Sunday he would slash U.S. funding to Colombia because the country’s leader “does nothing to stop” drug production, in what is the latest sign of friction between Washington and one of its closest...
How Venezuelan Migrants Are Transforming US Food and Jobs
CHICAGO, Illinois — In the middle of a Home Depot parking lot, surrounded by the quiet suburbs of Indiana, stands Plátanos Venezuelan Food: a bright white school bus turned into a dining spot. From its window, the smell of fried plantains and...
Trump calls Colombia’s Petro an ‘illegal drug leader’ and announces an end to US aid to the country
He said the vessel was associated with a Colombian rebel group — the National Liberation Army, or ELN — that has been in conflict with Petro’s government. He did not provide any evidence for his assertions, but he shared a brief video clip of a...
Foreign Food Entrepreneurs Invest in Colombia, and Thrive!
We spoke with four foreign entrepreneurs who have opened food businesses in Colombia, a market that does surprisingly well! Credit: Colombia One Colombia is a sought-after destination for foreign entrepreneurs seeking to share their culture and...
Ranked: Countries With the Most Years in Poor Health
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Nazism in Colombia: History of a Specter that Will Not Fade Away
It’s a little-known fact, but Nazism was also part of Colombia’s history, just like in several other South American countries. Credit: Politecnico Grancolombiano, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr / National General Archive, Public Domain / Wikimedia. Nazism...
Roman Kemp shares brave mental health admission as he reflects on suicidal thoughts
10:00, 19 Oct 2025 Roman Kemp has bravely opened up about his mental health(Image: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) Roman Kemp has bravely opened up about his own mental health. The broadcaster, in the past, has been extremely open about his struggles,...
Donald Trump To Repatriate ‘Narcoterrorists’ Found in Submarine Destroyed by US to Ecuador and Colombia (Watch Video)
Washington DC, October 19: US President Donald Trump said that two surviving "narcoterrorists" from a semi-submersible vessel destroyed by the US military in the Caribbean will be sent to their home countries of Ecuador and Colombia, Al Jazeera...
Colombia Approves Blockchain-Based Keno
Coljuegos, Colombia’s gambling authority, has officially granted a concession for the operation of Keno, bringing one of the first blockchain-supported lottery-style games in Latin America to the forefront. The government expects that this new...
Colombia becomes a chicken exporter to Japan
A year ago, Colombia had started exporting eggs to Cuba and I blogged about the fact that poultry export possibilities are expanding in Latin America. Well, yesterday, I received a very good piece of news – Colombia started exporting chicken meat...
Trump Sends ‘Drug Sub Terrorists’ Back To Colombia & Ecuador | ‘25k Americans Could Have Died’
DRONE VISUALS: Millions Of Americans Revolt Against Trump Amid 'NO KINGS' Flood In U.S. Massive crowds filled the streets in cities like Atlanta, New York, Boston, and San Francisco as part of the second wave of nationwide “No Kings” protests....