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Colombia has stopped arms purchases from the U.S. due to accusations of failing to curb cocaine trafficking, as President Gustavo Petro asserts he will not be a “puppet president” and defends his drug war policy, claiming increased cocaine seizures. Despite a 70% rise in coca cultivation, Petro emphasizes the need for a shift in global anti-drug strategies and rejects U.S. influence on Colombia’s domestic affairs.
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