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Petro Critiques Biden on Drug Policy, Finds Climate Unity

10/26/2025

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized Joe Biden's policies toward drug-producing countries as overly harsh and failing to address American demand for illegal drugs.
Despite these differences, Petro and Biden continued to sustain drug enforcement cooperation.
They also found common ground on climate change and migration issues, signaling broader cooperation beyond drug policy.

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized Joe Biden's policies toward drug-producing countries as overly harsh and failing to address American demand for illegal drugs.
Despite these differences, Petro and Biden continued to sustain drug enforcement cooperation.
They also found common ground on climate change and migration issues, signaling broader cooperation beyond drug policy.