Colombia Stops US Arms Purchases Amid Drug Policy Dispute

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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