US to Cut Aid to Colombia Over Drug Production, Escalating Tensions

US President Donald Trump has announced he will slash funding to Colombia, accusing its president, Gustavo Petro, of failing to curb drug production. In a social media post, Trump referred to Petro as an "illegal drug dealer" and threatened direct US intervention if operations are not shut down. The statement marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two longtime allies, following earlier US accusations of non-cooperation and a recent move to revoke Petro's visa.