U.S. Sanctions on President Petro Spark Outcry in Colombia

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA OCTOBER 24: Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks at a rally in support of his administration at Bolívar Square in Bogotá on October 24, 2025. The United States announced sanctions on Friday against President Petro, accusing him of not doing enough to curb illegal drug trafficking, along with sanctions on his wife and eldest son. Many Colombians see the move as unfair, pointing out that Petro's government has seized record amounts of cocaine without firing a single shot. (Photo by juancho torres/Anadolu via Getty Images)