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What’s behind Trump’s rift with Colombia?

What’s behind Trump’s rift with Colombia?

Update: 2025-11-05
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For years, Colombia has been one of the United States’ closest allies in the region – a key partner in the war on drugs. But now this relationship is coming under strain amidst a personal feud between President Trump, and Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro.

In today’s episode, we speak to BBC Mundo’s William Marquez to examine the history of the US-Colombia alliance, and what might be at stake if it falls apart.

Producer: Aron Keller

Executive producer: James Shield

Mix: Travis Evans

Senior news editor: China Collins

Photo: Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Credit: Reuters/Luisa Gonzalez

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What’s behind Trump’s rift with Colombia?

What’s behind Trump’s rift with Colombia?

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