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US Escalates Anti-Drug Actions In Region
- The US has escalated counter-narcotics actions in the Caribbean, including strikes on suspected drug boats and deploying the carrier Gerald Ford.
- President Trump publicly accused regional leaders like Gustavo Petro of complicity and moved to sanction him, raising bilateral tensions.
Ambassador Defends Petro And Stresses Cooperation
- Colombia's ambassador Daniel Garcia Peña defended Petro, calling Trump's claims ludicrous and insisting Petro fought drug trafficking.
- He argued diplomatic channels remain open and cooperation against drugs continues despite political differences.
Prefer Seizures Over Boat Bombings
- Capture suspected drug boats rather than destroying them to lawfully seize cargo and detain crew.
- Verifying cocaine presence and arresting operatives is more effective than blowing up vessels, says Colombia's ambassador.
