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Petro Denounces U.S. Drug Policy at U.N. as U.S. Delegation Walks Out

The Colombian leader urged criminal cases over Caribbean strikes, including against President Trump.

Petro asegura que la guerra contra las drogas busca dominar con violencia a América Latina
Gustavo Petro hace que la comitiva de Estados Unidos abandone la sala de la ONU tras criticar su política antidrogas

Overview

  • Speaking to the U.N. General Assembly, President Gustavo Petro accused Washington of using counternarcotics as a pretext to dominate Latin American nations.
  • Petro said those killed in recent missile strikes at sea were Caribbean youths, possibly Colombian, and not members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua or any armed group.
  • He called for criminal proceedings targeting U.S. officials over the strikes, naming President Trump as the ultimate decision-maker.
  • The remarks followed the White House decertification of Colombia on counternarcotics performance, a move U.S. officials said comes with restrictions but does not halt funding.
  • In early September Trump announced a lethal strike that killed 11 on a vessel the U.S. linked to narcotrafficking, with U.S. officials offering few public details as they reported at least three such maritime actions.