Colombia has long battled a reputation associated with images of narcoterrorism and Pablo Escobar, but it has actually been in lockstep with the U.S. in fighting the war on drugs since the late 1990s. Now, though, the Trump administration has begun sparring with Colombia over its anti-drug efforts, saying the country has not done enough to stem the flow of illicit substances. Colombian officials have pushed back against the accusations, which could mark the end of close ties between the two countries.

‘Failed demonstrably’ to stop drugs

Since President Donald Trump retook office, there had been “anxiety in Colombia, where soaring cocaine production has stoked fears of sweeping U.S. sanctions,” said NPR . While the White House has not yet imposed sanctions on Colombia, it did take the

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