US prosecutors investigate Colombia’s Petro over suspected ties to drug traffickers

Mar 21, 2026 - 03:00
US prosecutors investigate Colombia’s Petro over suspected ties to drug traffickers
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is being examined in criminal investigations by two US federal prosecutors' offices, according to a New York Times report published on Friday. Relations between Washington and Bogota entered a volatile phase after US President Donald Trump's return to office 14 months ago, and the two leaders have clashed over various issues.