U.S. sanctions Colombian president amid worsening bilateral relations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Trump administration on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro amid deteriorating bilateral relations, accusing Petro of allowing drug cartels to "flourish," according to a statement from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

"President Petro has allowed drug cartels to flourish and refused to stop this activity," U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sai