Bogotá, March 16, 2025 (AFP) - Colombia defense minister warns US against drug blacklisting

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2025-03-17

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. In an interview with AFP, re......

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