'What Hitler did': Colombia President Gustavo Petro's feud with Trump deepens; how it all began - The Times of India

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : "Relations between the two historic allies are now at their lowest point in decades, with tensions fueled by disputes over migration, the war on drugs and military cooperation.
50% : The feud between Petro and Trump dates back to January, shortly after the US leader returned to the White House.
50% : In response, Trump announced the end of aid and recalled the American ambassador.
50% : Petro has accused Trump of murder and violating Colombia's sovereignty.
50% : In an interview with Univision, Petro said he trusted US democratic institutions to "put science and truth above slander, arrogance and greed," adding that Trump "does not like free men because he wants to be king.
48% : Feud over migration, drug policy and military cooperation:In June, Petro alleged an extreme-right plot to overthrow him, hinting at involvement from both Colombian and American actors, prompting both countries to recall their diplomatic envoys.
40% : Trump also threatened new tariffs and unspecified measures to "close up" drug cultivation in Colombia, the world's leading cocaine producer, where coca cultivation has reportedly increased by about 70 percent under Petro's administration.
40% : Colombia has historically received more US aid than any other South American country, with $740 million in 2023 alone, half of it earmarked for fighting drug trafficking.
35% : Trump ends aid, recalls ambassador; Bogota also pulls back envoyThe recent confrontation began after Petro accused US forces of killing an innocent fisherman in Colombian waters.

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