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.
President of Colombia Says Cocaine Should Be Legalized Worldwide
President of Colombia Gustavo Petro advocated for global cocaine legalization, arguing it could dismantle cartels.
Colombian president says cocaine 'no worse than whisky'
Cocaine "is no worse than whisky" and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro during a live broadcast of a government meeting.
Cocaine "no worse than whiskey," Colombia's president says
Cocaine "is no worse than whisky" 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.
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.
Colombian president goads Trump by saying cocaine is “no worse than whisky” amid US border crackdown
Gustavo Petro made the bizarre claim during a televised cabinet meeting, as the U.S. implemented more measures to curb the flow of illegal immigration and drugs from South America.
Colombian President Says Cocaine Is Only Illegal Because It's Produced In Latin America, 'Not Because It's Worse Than Whisky'
Gustavo Petro added that legalizing the drug would prevent criminal organizations from profiting and resources from the industry could be destined to fight consumption among young people

Colombia, Ecopetrol

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 MSN8d
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 ...
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 ...
Coffee and Flowers in Focus Amid U.S.-Colombia Trade Tensions
Colombia is a relatively minor trading partner to the United States, but some industries are much more exposed than others.
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 MSN9d
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 ...
What Does US Import From Colombia?
If Trump had carried out the threat of tariffs, the prices of many goods imported from Colombia could have increased, ...
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 ...