Colombian authorities seized 14 tonnes of cocaine at the Port of Buenaventura, marking the country’s largest bust in a decade, amid President Gustavo Petro’s ongoing battle against U.S. claims of his involvement in drug trafficking. The operation, which prevented 35 million doses from entering circulation, coincided with Bolivia’s announcement to invite the DEA back after 17 years to combat rising cocaine production. Petro, facing U.S. sanctions for alleged drug ties, has responded by releasing his bank records to counter the accusations. As Colombia navigates pressure from Washington, Bolivia’s new conservative government aims to strengthen ties with the U.S. in its drug policy efforts.
