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Colombian Congress Demands Probe into U.S. Meddling Allegations

7/6/2025

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Thirty Colombian congress members are calling for an investigation into U.S. representatives Mario Díaz-Balart, María Elvira Salazar, and Carlos Antonio Giménez, accusing them of meddling in Colombia's internal politics. This controversy stems from allegations that former foreign minister Álvaro Leyva conspired with U.S. officials to destabilize President Gustavo Petro's administration, raising concerns about the future of U.S.-Colombia relations.

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Thirty Colombian congress members are calling for an investigation into U.S. representatives Mario Díaz-Balart, María Elvira Salazar, and Carlos Antonio Giménez, accusing them of meddling in Colombia's internal politics. This controversy stems from allegations that former foreign minister Álvaro Leyva conspired with U.S. officials to destabilize President Gustavo Petro's administration, raising concerns about the future of U.S.-Colombia relations.