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After Nicols Maduro, could Gustavo Petro be next? Who he is and what has happened

Colombia president Gustavo Petro is under scrutiny after US investigators reviewed possible drug-trade links. Authorities have not charged him, but the probe is ongoing. Petro denies the claims and says they are political. The issue is getting attention because similar pressure was earlier seen in cases involving other leaders. The investigation may affect US-Colombia relations and regional politics.

21 Mar 2026 7:43 pm