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  Colombia recalls ambassador from U.S. after Trump pulls funding
Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Colombia has recalled its ambassador to the United States in the wake of a feud between President Donald Trump and the president of Colombia over deadly U.S. naval attacks in the Caribbean. Colombian President Gustavo Petro...
    
  Colombia recalls ambassador to US for consultations
MEXICO CITY, October 20. /TASS/. Colombia has called back its ambassador to Washington for talks after US President Donald Trump threatened possible military action if Bogota does not strengthen its efforts against drug production. "Colombia’s...
    
  Colombia orders World shut-down, citing biometrics compliance failures
The competition regulator of Colombia has ordered an “immediate and permanent” closure of digital identity project World over data protection law violations, less than two months after the company opened its largest brick-and-mortar store yet in...
    
  US hits Colombia president, family with drug sanctions
Washington slapped unprecedented sanctions on Colombia’s leftist president, his wife, son, and a top aide on Friday, accusing them of enabling drug cartels and rocking a decades-old alliance. The US Treasury blacklisted Gustavo Petro, first lady...
    
  Colombia’s Petro accuses U.S. of murder on the Caribbean, prompting Trump to halt aid, hike tariffs
By Simon Romero and Genevieve Glatsky President Gustavo Petro of Colombia accused the United States of murdering an innocent fisherman in an attack on a boat that the American authorities claimed had been carrying illicit drugs, prompting...
    
  Colombia slams Trump’s incendiary drug claims, defends sovereignty
Colombia dismisses Trump’s drug trafficking allegations against President Petro, calling the remarks a serious breach of diplomatic norms. Colombian officials sharply rebuked US President Donald Trump on Sunday after he labeled President Gustavo...
    
  Colombia Recalls Its Ambassador From US at Petro's Request
https://sputnikglobe.com/20251020/colombia-recalls-its-ambassador-from-us-at-petros-request--1122992498.html Colombia Recalls Its Ambassador From US at Petro's Request Colombia Recalls Its Ambassador From US at Petro's Request Sputnik...
    
  US sanctions Colombian president, accuses him of allowing expansion of drug trade
Washington/Bogota/Mexico City: The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as President Donald Trump sharply escalated a feud with Washington’s longtime Latin American ally over accusations that Petro has refused to...
    
  Victor Davis Hanson: Jean-Pierre’s Lies and the Colombia President’s ‘King’ Confusion
Amid ongoing U.S. military operations in the Caribbean, President Donald Trump called his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, “an illegal drug leader” on Truth Social. He said Petro is “strongly encouraging the massive production of drugs, in...
    
  WTO rules Colombia non-compliant in EU fries dispute
Colombia has failed to correctly implement the recommendations of a World Trade Organization (WTO) arbitration panel in a dispute with the European Union regarding frozen fries from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, according to a WTO...
Quimbaya raises $12.5 million for Colombia gold exploration
Quimbaya Gold Inc. [QIM-CSE, QIMGF-OTCQB, K05-FSE] said Friday it is raising $12.5 million from an upsized bought deal offering. Quimbaya is focused on gold mining districts in Colombia, including the regions of Segovia (Tahami Project), Puerto...
Trump’s escalation in the Caribbean – US imperialism attempts to reassert control over its ‘backyard’
The escalation of US imperialist bullying against Venezuela, which started in August, has reached fever pitch and now involves the bullying of Colombia as well. As well as a military build-up in the Caribbean, the blowing up of speedboats,...
    
  COLOMBIA CRACKDOWN: Trump Torches Gustavo Petro Over Cocaine Production, ‘Close Up These Killing Fields Immediately’
President Donald Trump on Sunday doubled down on his criticism of Colombia, calling its far-left president, Gustavo Petro, a “lunatic” and the “worst president they’ve ever had,” as he reiterated his vow to cut off all funding to the Latin...
    
  Maduro rejects US accusations, highlights ties with Colombia
Venezuela's Maduro rejects US drug trafficking accusations, praises Venezuela-Colombia ties, and highlights anti-drug efforts under the Bolivarian Revolution. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reaffirmed on Saturday the strength of...
    
  US sanctions Colombia's president over 'drug trade expansion'
The US on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as President Donald Trump sharply escalated a feud with Washington's longtime Latin American ally over accusations that Petro has refused to stop the flow of cocaine into the...
    
  US sanctions Colombia's president, accuses him of allowing expansion of drug trade
Washington/Bogota/Mexico city. The US on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as President Donald Trump sharply escalated a feud with Washington's longtime Latin American ally over accusations that Petro has refused to...
Colombian president says ‘the problem is with Trump, not with US’
BOGOTA / ANKARA Colombian President Gustavo Petro, after being called a “drug leader” by US President Donald Trump, said on Sunday that “the problem is with Trump, not the US,” and defended Colombia’s record. Petro wrote on the US social media...
    
  World : US Sanctions Colombian President Amid Worsening Bilateral Relations
WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The Trump administration on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro amid deteriorating bilateral relations, accusing Petro of allowing drug cartels to "flourish," according to a...
    
  Fiber and 5G lead OECD digital transformation
In sum – what to know: Fiber dominates – Fiber penetration across OECD countries surged to 47%, becoming the backbone of digital economies and overtaking legacy DSL and cable connections. 5G reshapes mobile connectivity – 5G now represents 37% of...
    
  US sanctions Colombia’s president, accuses him of allowing expansion of drug trade
WASHINGTON/BOGOTA/MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – The U.S. yesterday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as President Donald Trump sharply escalated a feud with Washington’s longtime Latin American ally over accusations that Petro has...