Colombia recalls US ambassador amid spat with Trump over strikes on alleged drug boats

Feud casts doubt on future of counter-narcotics and security cooperation between two countries, analysts warn

Colombia has recalled its ambassador to Washington amid a furious war of words between the Colombian president, Gustavo Petro, and Donald Trump over deadly US strikes on boats in the Caribbean.

The row took a sharp turn this weekend when Petro accused the US of “murdering” a Colombian fisher in an attack on a vessel in its territorial waters. Petro and his administration said the mid-September strike was a “direct threat to national sovereignty” and that the victim was a “lifelong fisherman” and a “humble human being”.

Continue reading…

Related posts

Federal appeals court moves to reconsider ruling in Trump’s favor on Portland troop deployment – as it happened

Diplomatic triumph or ‘capitulation’? Albanese found Donald Trump in a heavenly mood but the devil may be in the detail

‘I don’t like you either’: diplomats hold their breath as Trump chides Rudd over previous comments

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Read More