Historic but not enough? Colombia’s Gustavo Petro defends cocaine seizures

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 14, 2026Country: Colombia

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has intercepted historic volumes of illicit cocaine. Despite these seizures, questions remain about their effectiveness in reducing U.S. pressure on Colombia. Petro defends his actions while acknowledging the ongoing challenges in the fight against drug trafficking.

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