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Colombia's Petro under criminal investigation in US, New York Times reports

U.S. federal prosecutors are probing possible drug trafficking ties and campaign funding involving Colombian President Gustavo Petro, with investigations led by Manhattan and Brooklyn offices.

  • Gustavo Petro, president of Colombia, is reportedly under criminal investigation by two U.S. federal prosecutors’ offices.
  • The probes involve prosecutors in Manhattan and Brooklyn, along with agencies like the Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security Investigations, focusing on international narcotics trafficking.
  • Investigators are examining possible links between Petro and drug traffickers, including alleged meetings and potential campaign donations from such groups.
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Gustavo Petro, president of Colombia, is being investigated in the United States for alleged links with drug trafficking.This has been assured by media like The New York Times and the AP agency, who highlighted that drug traffickers have been questioned about the request for bribes by representatives of the Colombian president in order to prevent extradition. U.S. prosecutors investigate Gustavo Petro for his alleged relationship with drug traff…

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Political Wire broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, March 20, 2026.
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