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US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Colombian President Gustavo Petro to keep an eye out during growing tensions between the two countries over drug trafficking, according to a Telegraph story from Saturday, January 3, 2025.

President Trump spoke about worries regarding the cocaine production and distribution networks that exist between the United States and Colombia when he made the contentious remarks. Trump singled out Petro’s administration during his remarks to the media, accusing the South American nation of aiding the drug trade. He’s producing cocaine. They are exporting it to the United States. In his evaluation of the bilateral drug problem, Trump used his typical straightforward manner, saying, “So he does have to watch his ass. ”

Traditionally seen as strong allies in the fight against narcotics trafficking, the statements mark a major diplomatic advancement in US-Colombia ties. Despite decades of collaboration with American anti-drug programs, Colombia has always been one of the top cocaine producers in the world.

The likely change in Washington’s strategy for handling the continuing narcotics problem that is hurting American communities is reflected in Trump’s harsh language. The warning to President Petro indicates that the current administration may use harsher measures to hold source nations responsible for drug production.

With synthetic opioids and cocaine contributing to record death tolls, Trump’s remarks come at a time when drug overdose deaths continue to devastate the nation. Even though Colombia has historically collaborated with US law enforcement to dismantle cartel activities, cocaine manufacturing continues to be a persistent problem.

Prior to becoming president, Petro pledged to change Colombia’s drug policy and has supported alternative strategies to the conventional war on drugs model. His government has looked into economic development programs and crop substitution schemes that offer farmers legitimate options for coca cultivation.

Meanwhile, some social media users from Nigeria have reacted to the latest threat by the US President after sending United States army to bomb terrorism base in northern part of Nigeria.

Screenshot of reaction below: