The Trump administration's counter-narcotics campaign in South America continues to strain diplomatic relations in the region. Since the first U.S. air strikes targeted vessels allegedly belonging to criminal organizations near Venezuelan waters in early September, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been one of the most vocal critics of the military operation.
Petro has repeatedly condemned the attacks, calling the fatalities "murders" rather than war casualties, and tensions between the two governments have persisted for weeks.
