Overview
- Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez Suárez met in Washington with U.S. officials and lawmakers, including Sen. Bill Hagerty and Rep. Mike Rogers, to review counternarcotics coordination.
- Sánchez called narcotrafficking a common enemy and highlighted government reports of more than 2,840 tonnes of cocaine seized to demonstrate Colombia’s efforts.
- President Gustavo Petro said he will present his administration’s anti-narcotics results during the visit to ensure U.S. counterparts understand recent actions.
- President Donald Trump stated the meeting is conditioned on concrete advances in blocking cocaine and other drugs from entering the United States.
- Colombia’s ambassador said a recent Petro–Trump phone call created a different atmosphere ahead of the talks, with the ELN and border security expected on the agenda.