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Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro under investigation in US for drug ties

Faced with reports that two US prosecutors have opened probes, the left-wing leader denies links to drug traffickers. Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

3 reports3 sourcesMar 20, 2026, 10:58 PM
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Al JazeeraMar 20, 2026, 10:58 PM

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro under investigation in US for drug ties

Faced with reports that two US prosecutors have opened probes, the left-wing leader denies links to drug traffickers.

DWMar 20, 2026, 9:56 PM

US prosecutors investigate whether Colombian President Petro had ties to drug traffickers — reports

US prosecutors are investigating possible links between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and drug traffickers, according to media reports. Bilateral relations have been strained during Donald Trump's second term.

The Straits TimesMar 20, 2026, 4:11 PM

US prosecutors investigate Colombia’s president, a onetime Trump foe

The inquiries are focusing on his possible meetings with drug traffickers and whether he's solicited donations from traffickers.

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