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Colombia Warns Trump Against Drug Blacklisting

Colombia's new Minister of Defense Gen. Pedro Sanchez speaks during an interview with AFP in Bogota, on March 16, 2025. (Credit: AFP)

Colombia's defense minister on Sunday warned Donald Trump's administration against blacklisting his country for failing to curb drug exports, saying the decision would bring yet more cocaine to the United States.

Washington is currently weighing whether to "decertify" Colombia as a partner in the battle against drugs, a move that could restrict millions in US military aid and be a hammer blow to Colombia's reputation.

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