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Cocaine, Colombia

Cocaine "no worse than whiskey," would be "sold like wine" if legalized worldwide, Colombia's president says

Cocaine "is no worse than whiskey" and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro, whose nation is the world's biggest cocaine producer and exporter.

CNN on MSN · 4h

Cocaine is ‘no worse than whisky,’ Colombian president says

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has said that “cocaine is no worse than whisky,” as he suggested the multibillion dollar illicit trade in the drug could be “easily dismantled” if it was legalized worldwide.

New York Post on MSN · 9h

Colombia’s president claims ‘cocaine is no worse than whiskey’ – and suggests drug is only ‘illegal because it is made in Latin America’

This commentary blew right through some lines. Cocaine is no worse for your health than the common glass of whiskey, claimed the president of Colombia — the world’s biggest producer and exporter of the illegal drug.

Intellinews on MSN · 19h

Colombia’s Petro claims cocaine “no worse than whiskey” in controversial broadcast

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has sparked controversy during a heated live-broadcast cabinet meeting by claiming cocaine's illegal status stems from Latin American prejudice rather than science-based health concerns.

Latin Times1h

How Trump's Aid Freeze Is Threatening Colombia's Security, Anti-Drug Operations

President Donald Trump's executive order freezing foreign aid has dealt a blow to Colombia's military and police, weakening its ability to counter armed groups and drug trafficking organizations, ...

The Latino Newsletter on MSN11d

What Happened Between Colombia and the United States

Sunday was another moment in the early days of the Trump Administration, after a tariff fight emerged between the United ...

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Trump announces immediate retaliation against Colombia after socialist president turns back US deportation flights

“The Government of Colombia, under the direction of President Gustavo Petro, has arranged the presidential plane to ...

The Associated Press on MSN9d

Deportation flights from the US to Colombia resume after a diplomatic spat

Deportation flights between the U.S. and Colombia have resumed following a dispute between the two countries that nearly led ...

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Colombia's president calls for migrants to leave jobs in the US and return home

Colombia’s president is calling on his compatriots working without legal status in the United States to leave their jobs and ...

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Trump backs off trade threats after Colombia agrees to deportation flights

The nations spent much of the day in a tense standoff, with the U.S. president threatening tariffs and visa restrictions ...

The Associated Press on MSN10d

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, trade dispute with Colombia threatens flower imports

The U.S. is Colombia’s biggest export market but it accounts for just 0.5% of American goods imports, ranking as the ...

Far From Colombia, Trump’s Measures Caused Chaos at Airports

The Trump administration had added extra inspections for passengers from Colombia as part of a pressure campaign. The effects ...

ABC News on MSN10d

Amid Trump's tariff threats, Colombia sends plane to pick up 110 deported citizens

President Donald Trump posted threats against Colombia on his social media platform on Sunday after two U.S. military ...

Colombia's Petro calls for sale of Ecopetrol fracking operations in US

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday called for the sale of state oil firm Ecopetrol's fracking operations in the ...

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Colombia orders Ecopetrol to sell US oil assets to fund clean energy shift

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has directed the state-run oil company Ecopetrol to divest from all fracking operations in ...

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