International tensions closer to home are rising as the U.S. military continues striking alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean. Just days ago, President Trump vowed to cut off aid to Colombia—accusing its president of being an "illegal drug leader."

Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected Trump's accusations, describing himself as the main enemy of drugs in his country. A statement from the Colombian Foreign Ministry called the comments "a direct threat to national sovereignty." Still, President Trump is not backing down.

"They make drugs. They refine drugs. They make cocaine. They have cocaine factories. They have no fight against drugs," President Trump told reporters.

This latest escalation follows a series of U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats in the region—the most recent ju

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