Colombia Calls Out Trump Over Threat of U.S. Intervention in Drug War

Colombian Interior Minister Armando Benedetti condemned Donald Trumps suggestion of U.S. intervention in Colombias drug war, highlighting tensions between Colombia and the United States over sovereignty and democracy.

• On Monday, Colombian Interior Minister Armando Benedetti criticized Donald Trumps implication of a possible U.S. invasion to combat drug production in Colombia, calling it a threat.
• Trumps comments came after he halted support for Colombias drug war efforts, raising concerns about the implications for bilateral relations between Colombia and the United States.
• President Gustavo Petros administration is now facing pressure as it navigates the complexities of drug policy and sovereignty while dealing with statements from Washington, D.C.