The United States on Friday announced sanctions on Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, who Washington has accused of failing to curb illicit drug trafficking, alongside his wife and son.

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro on Friday responded with defiance to an announcement by the US that he would face sanctions, along with his wife, son and interior minister, for "allowing drug cartels…

The U.S. on Friday sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of refusing to stop the flow of cocaine to the U.S., as tensions in Latin America continued to rise.

WASHINGTON - The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of refusing to stop the flow of cocaine to the U.S., as Washington increases pressure on the Latin American leader who has clashed with President Donald Trump. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The U.S. sanctions Colombian President Petro amid escalating tensions over drug trafficking accusations and military actions in the region.

The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of refusing to stop the flow of cocaine to the U.S., as Washington increases pressure on the Latin American leader who has clashed with President Donald Trump. The move marks a new low in relations between the…

The move marks a new low in relations between the countries. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The United States Treasury Department accused President Gustavo Petro of allowing drug trafficking to flourish.

Oct. 24 (UPI) -- The Treasury Department announced sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro Urrego over cocaine production and smuggling into the United States.