He Assignments Committee of the United States Representatives Chamber published a report in which, among other things, it was decided to assign a amount of 209 million dollars for Colombia in fiscal year 2026for the fight against illicit drugs and development and security program. This amount represents a remarkable reduction of 400 million dollars.
However, the report, revealed by the newspaper El Tiempo, also focused on criticism of the Colombian government and the concern of the North American country about the situation that the country is going through political and judicial matters, as well as alleged reports “credible” of Narcotics consumption by senior officials of the Petro administration.
These accusations are found in the Foreign Relations section, which is also requested from the State Department to look closely at these accusations. In the report, concerns are raised that could have an impact on cooperation between the two nations, but specific names are not mentioned.
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‘High levels of consumption’
The report highlights the lasting relationship between both nations and the role of the public force in it; However, the tone of the report gains severity by stating that the current Colombian government “He has not effectively taken advantage of the United States assistance to promote common goals and objectives“
This resulted in the strong cut in non -military assistance, following the lack of results and The growing concern in Washington for the approach of the government’s policies of President Gustavo Petro.
However, the report also emphasizes An increase in drug use in the country that, as he mentions, would be reached at high spheres of the governmentalthough names are not mentioned.
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In this section, the Committee of the American Representatives Chamber asks the State Department to consult with Congress to Define strategies for the implementation of programs to reduce the demand for narcotics in Colombia.
According to the report, there is one “Deep concern for harmful policies, erratic behavior and malignant relations of the Petro administration, which contradict the security and economic interests of the United States“, and in this also questions issues such as the governance and stability of the institutions that are part of the Colombian State.
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