Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered security forces to stop sharing intelligence with the United States until it stops striking suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean.
Published:Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during the swearing-in ceremony of Gen. William Rincon as the new national police director in Bogota, Colombia, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. – Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered his nation's security forces Tuesday to stop sharing intelligence with the United States, until the Trump administration stops its strikes on suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean, as relations deteriorate between the nations that were once close partners in the fight against drug trafficking.
In a message on X, Petro wrote that Colombia's military must immediately ends “communications and other agreements with U.S. security agencies" until the U.S. ceases its attacks on speedboats suspected of carrying drugs, that critics have likened to extrajudicial executions.Petro wrote that “the fight against drugs must be subordinated to the human rights of the Caribbean people.” It wasn't immediately clear what kind of information Colombia will stop sharing with the United States.by the U.S. military in strikes in international waters since August, according to figures supplied by the Trump administration. The strikes began in the southern Caribbean but have shifted recently to the eastern Pacific, where the U.S. has targeted boats off Mexico. Petro has called for U.S. President Donald Trump to be investigated for war crimes over the strikes, which have affected citizens of Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia and Trinidad and Tobago. In October, theon Petro and members of his family, over accusations of involvement in the global drug trade. Petro “has allowed drug cartels to flourish and refused to stop this activity,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement after the sanctions were issued Oct 24. “President Trump is taking strong action to protect our nation and make clear that we will not tolerate the trafficking of drugs into our nation.”Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Politics & Power: How curbing H-1B visas could affect US economyTravis Hunter undergoes knee surgery, Jaguars announce; will miss rest of seasonCity celebrates service members at 2025 Veterans Day Parade1 dead, 1 injured after multiple house fires break out across Jacksonville overnightCold snap breaks records with more freezing temps on the wayHere are some tips to avoid fire safety hazards when dealing with cold weather1:02Fall into fun with all the local Northeast Florida events from Nov. 10 - Nov. 16Jacksonville father of six turns to food pantries and extra work amid SNAP benefit haltRichard's Swing Makeover Pt. 9: Using a jig to align the hand-forged hardwareCommunity mourns beloved stunt pilot after deadly plane crashGov. DeSantis makes Atlantic red snapper announcementEverything you need to know to prepare for the upcoming cold snap▶Flight cancellations at Jacksonville International AirportWeather Whiplash: Plummeting temps after 80-degree weekend. Here's what you need to knowAftermath of stunt plane crash at Keystone Airport that left St. Augustine man deadClay County teen talks about what inspired him to give support dogs to othersAriel tries the 'Reese's Coco Loco' at the Jacksonville FairSwing Makeover Pt. 8: Break out the power tools; it's time to prep the hardware for paintHow JAX is being affected by flight delays caused by FAA reduction because of shutdownCouncilman to request $2M in emergency funding to help those impacted by SNAP benefits disruptionsCouncilman to request $2M in emergency funding to help those impacted by SNAP benefits disruptionsWarm start to the weekend, cold snap arrives early next weekAn aerial look at Riverfront Plaza as Phase 1 nears completion
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