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U.S. imposes sanctions on Colombian President Petro over illicit drugs
The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of refusing to stop the flow of cocaine to the U.S., as Washington increases pressure on the Latin American leader who has clashed with President Donald Trump....
Will Russia Intervene to Save Maduro?
It may be happening again. In 2019, the United States backed an opposition leader seeking to unseat Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. Russia opposed the push, providing diplomatic assistance and a modicum of military support for a government that may be...
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Trump sanctions Colombian President, family over ‘drug trade’ - Petro hits back
The United States administration on Friday, October 24, imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family and a member of his government over allegations of their involvement in drug trade, further rupturing of relations between...
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Treasury Department sanctions Colombian President Gustavo Petro and network
The Treasury Department on Friday announced new sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his support network, which includes family members and a close associate. The Trump administration has accused Petro of being an "illegal drug...
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US imposes sanctions on Colombian President Petro over illicit drugs
WASHINGTON - The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of refusing to stop the flow of cocaine to the U.S., as Washington increases pressure on the Latin American leader who has clashed with President...
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US imposes sanctions on Colombia's president and family over global drug trade allegations
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family and a member of the Colombian government over accusations that the individuals are involved in the global drug trade "Since President Gustavo Petro came to...
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US sanctions Colombian president
By Max Saltman, Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The US Treasury Department announced on Friday that it is sanctioning Colombian President Gustavo Petro “for his role in the global illicit drug trade.” Also sanctioned are Petro’s wife and son, and...
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U.S. imposes sanctions on Colombia's president and family over drug trade allegations
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration imposed sanctions Friday on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family and a member of his government over accusations of involvement in the global drug trade, sharply escalating tensions with the leftist...
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US sanctions Colombian president, citing illicit drugs
"Since President Gustavo Petro came to power, cocaine production in Colombia has exploded to the highest rate in decades, flooding the United States and poisoning Americans," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement on Friday.
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U.S. sanctions Colombian president amid intensifying feud with Trump
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Washington — The Trump administration on Friday sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as well as his wife, son and a close associate, an escalation of the feud between President Trump and the man he has called an "illegal drug leader." The...
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CommBank Socceroos to take on Venezuela and Colombia in the United States
Football Australia is pleased to confirm that the CommBank Socceroos will return to the USA during the November FIFA Men’s International Window, to take on Venezuela and Colombia. The first match – played on November 14 (local) – will see the...
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US imposes sanctions on Colombia’s president and family members over drug trade allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration imposed sanctions Friday on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family and a member of his government over accusations of involvement in the global drug trade, sharply escalating tensions with the...
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‘Betty la Fea’: The Colombian Telenovela That Conquered the World
“Yo soy Betty, la fea” is a Colombian telenovela that has left an indelible mark on the history of television worldwide. Credit: RCN Television (Illustrative Purpose) ‘Ugly Betty,’ originally “Yo soy Betty, la Fea” is a Colombian telenovela that...
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Thales, GyC advance Picacho radar modernisation for Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia
Thales is upgrading the Picacho radar station in Colombia as part of a contract with the country’s civil aviation authority, Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia, and in collaboration with local company GyC. The project involves installing STAR NG...
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US imposes sanctions on Colombia’s president and family members over drug trade...
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Petro “has allowed drug cartels to flourish and refused to stop this activity,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement. “President Trump is taking strong action to protect our nation and make clear that we will not tolerate the...
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Colombia Warms to Fossil Fuels
Colombia, the world's only significant oil producer to join a bloc of nations vowing to quit fossil fuels, is poised for an about face. As President Gustavo Petro’s term winds down, most prominent candidates running to replace him are promising to...
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Can Colombia embrace clean energy without damaging the Amazon?
As the sun sets over the Colombian Amazon, construction worker Pablo Portillo observes the canopy. Titi monkeys swing in the treetops as the Mocoa River roars nearby. For four years, he and his family have lived quietly in this biodiverse “gateway...
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Petro Mulls Ending US Military and CIA Presence in Colombia
President Gustavo Petro is reportedly considering ending U.S. military and CIA, Intelligence agencies presence in Colombia. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Colombia Presidency / Public Domain President Gustavo Petro is reportedly considering ending U.S....
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GST Reforms, Festive Season Drive Consumer Sentiment Up By 1.4 Percentage Points: Report
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India’s festive season and GST reforms lift consumer confidence, with Ipsos ranking India second globally in sentiment growth | Representational Image New Delhi, Oct 24: India's consumer sentiment saw an uptick of 1.4 percentage points in October...
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India’s Consumer Sentiment Rises In October On Festive Cheer, GST Reforms
Last Updated:October 24, 2025, 16:53 IST India’s consumer sentiment rose by 1.4 points in October 2025, driven by festive season, GST reforms, and strong hiring, ranking second globally in the LSEG-Ipsos PCSI survey. GST 2.0 became effective from...
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