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The United States imposes sanctions on Colombian president Gustavo Petro, his wife Verónica Alcocer, his son

Colombia–United States relations — The United States imposes sanctions on Colombian president Gustavo Petro, his wife Verónica Alcocer, his son Nicolás, and Interior Minister Armando Benedetti, accusing them of invo

Published October 24, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Colombia–United States relations.

The United States imposes sanctions on Colombian president Gustavo Petro, his wife Verónica Alcocer, his son Nicolás, and Interior Minister Armando Benedetti, accusing them of involvement in the global drug trade amid worsening relations between both countries. [https://apnews.com/article/trump-colombia-petro-sanctions-drug-trafficking-1b6ead338ec266b3df40859db6ee2d8d (AP)]

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