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Petro Says U.S.-Linked Supplier Refused Fueling of Presidential Jet as Sanctions Bite

The Colombian leader moved to end the overseas fuel contract following a U.S. blacklist over alleged drug ties without public evidence.

Overview

  • The U.S. Treasury placed President Gustavo Petro, his family, and Interior Minister Armando Benedetti on the 'Clinton List', triggering asset blocks and prohibiting transactions by U.S.-linked firms and banks.
  • Petro reported the presidential aircraft was denied fuel in Cabo Verde by a U.S.-contracted provider and described the incident as a humiliation.
  • Spain allowed refueling at a military base, enabling the flight to continue to Riyadh after initial media reports wrongly located the denial in Madrid.
  • Petro said Colombia will terminate the overseas fuel contract with the American supplier used by the Air Force for international refueling.
  • Benedetti said a credit card was blocked after the listing, as Washington attributes the measures to drug-related facts without presenting public evidence.