Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the movement to “stop” on Tuesday. Information sharing with Washington security agencies in response to bombings of suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean. The same goes for the UK. will share intelligence information … A vessel suspected of drug trafficking is connected to the United States. Please do not participate in these bombings.
Petro described the attack, ordered by US President Donald Trump, as an “extrajudicial execution” that sank 20 ships and killed at least 76 people. «Public security intelligence agencies at all levels are ordered to stop sending communications. The left-wing president has maintained tense relations with the United States since Trump was sworn in for a second term in January.
As diplomacy intensifies, President Trump removed Colombia from his list of allies against drug trafficking this year. He canceled the visas of Peter and several of his officials. In October, the US government also announced the suspension of financial aid to the South American country to combat drugs.
Decision to stop sharing information with the US “As long as missile attacks on ships continue, that will continue.” added the president. The US military’s invasion of international waters increased pressure on Venezuela. Venezuela sees the attacks near its coast as a pretext to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro, who won re-election last year and is not recognized by Washington or other governments.
The revelation that Britain does not exchange intelligence information with the United States points to a rift between the two key allies. On Sunday, 50 countries issued a joint statement rejecting the “use of force” that violates international law, without directly mentioning the United States.
Colombia, major exporter of cocaine
The document was signed during a summit between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) and the European Union (EU) in the coastal city of Santa Marta, hosted by Petro.. Colombia is the world’s leading cocaine exporter And every year it exceeds its drug production and record for territorial expansion of drug crops.
The latest United Nations measurements show that Cocaine produced amounted to 2,664 tons. Petro, who is scheduled to leave power in 2026, has defended himself by saying his administration has made the largest seizure of cocaine in history and criticized the United States for not reducing demand.
Washington has been a historic military ally of the South American nation, which is considered one of the reasons for its successful fight against cartels, especially during the implementation of Plan Colombia in 1999. The United States is also Colombia’s main trading partner.
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