Oct 30, 2022 · Now, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, the country’s first leftist president, is pursuing a new strategy. The newly inaugurated leader, who has called the war on drugs a “categorical failure”...

Nov 16, 2022 · To end the drug war in Colombia, the 62-year-old Petro, an economist and former left-wing guerrilla, is pushing an audacious new initiative dubbed “Total Peace” that aims to bring all of the...

Jan 23, 2025 · “It is one of the largest cocaine seizures in Colombia’s history. So far this month the National Police has seized 24 tons,” wrote President Gustavo Petro on social media platform X. La policía nacional incauta 8,2 toneladas de cocaína en el puerto de Buenaventura. Es una de las mayores incautaciones de cocaína en la historia de Colombia.

Mar 19, 2024 · Colombia’s largest criminal group says it has accepted President Gustavo Petro’s offer to start peace negotiations, but the next steps in any talks are not immediately clear.

Aug 16, 2023 · Colombian President Gustavo Petro has shared an analysis on the current situation of the cocaine market structure, warning that this illicit business has moved to Ecuador after its collapse in the U.S. due to the fentanyl boom.

Mar 21, 2024 · “The war on drugs has failed.” Colombian president Gustavo Petro made this statement in his inauguration speech on August 7, 2022, marking one of the priorities of the first leftist government in Colombia’s history. Petro aims to turn around the drug policy of his country, which leads cocaine production worldwide and was the closest ally

Nov 15, 2022 · Michael Crowley, a diplomatic correspondent for the New York Times, wrote of policy splits between the Biden administration and Colombia’s new president, Gustavo Petro, especially regarding...

Sep 28, 2023 · Amid surging cocaine production in Colombia, President Gustavo Petro has unveiled an ambitious new plan to tackle the problem.

Jan 24, 2023 · Bogotá, Colombia — After promising to radically change Colombian drug policy, the administration of President Gustavo Petro has announced plans this month to reduce forced eradication efforts...

Jun 21, 2022 · A controversial bill proposing the legalization of the coca leaf and its derivatives, such as cocaine, is gaining traction in Colombia, with some hoping a radical government shake-up under incoming president Gustavo Petro may favor the measures.