What's at stake as Trump boat strikes strain US-Colombia alliance
Published: 10/23/2025

The strained US-Colombia alliance faces challenges as President Trump accuses Gustavo Petro of encouraging drug production in Colombia, leading to the suspension of payments and subsidies from the US. The historic alliance, rooted in combating drug trafficking, is at risk as tensions rise between the leaders of the two countries. With Colombia heavily relying on US aid for security and military capabilities, and both nations combating drug trafficking as a shared threat, the erosion of this alliance could benefit organized crime groups.



