What’s behind Trump’s rift with Colombia?
Colombia has been a US partner in the war on drugs. That relationship is under strain.
The Global Story · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
For years, Colombia has been one of the United States’ closest allies in the region – a key partner in the war on drugs. But now this relationship is coming under strain amidst a personal feud between President Trump, and Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro.
In today’s episode, we speak to BBC Mundo’s William Marquez to examine the history of the US-Colombia alliance, and what might be at stake if it falls apart.
Producer: Aron Keller
Executive producer: James Shield
Mix: Travis Evans
Senior news editor: China Collins
Photo: Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Credit: Reuters/Luisa Gonzalez