Trump warns President Petro: "He'll be next" in drug crackdown

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Moneycontrol•11-12-2025, 05:14
Trump warns President Petro: "He'll be next" in drug crackdown
- •Donald Trump warned Colombian President Gustavo Petro, stating he "will be next" if Colombia doesn't address its drug production.
- •The warning comes as Trump considers expanding US anti-drug operations beyond Venezuela.
- •Since September, the US has increased anti-drug operations, deploying military presence off Venezuela's coast.
- •Tensions between the US and Petro include Colombia's decertification as a drug control partner, visa revocation, and aid cuts.
- •President Petro's term is constitutionally limited and set to end in May, with new presidential elections scheduled.
Why It Matters: Trump's threat to Colombia's President Petro signals potential US intervention over drugs.
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