US Probes Colombia Leader Over Drug Links
US prosecutors have opened checks into Colombia's President Gustavo Petro. They are looking into possible links to drug traffickers.
Petro is Colombia's left-wing president. He denies any links to drug traffickers.
US-Colombia relations have been strained during Trump's second term. Trump and Petro have clashed over various issues.
Klear Note — Colombia is a major cocaine producer. US-Colombia relations are important for fighting drug trafficking in the region.
Key Terms 3
- prosecutors lawyers who work for the government to investigate crimes
- drug traffickers people who illegally sell or move drugs across borders
- left-wing political view favouring equality and government support for people