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Petro Urges EU Support Amid U.S. Policy Critique

11/9/2025

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Gustavo Petro emphasized cooperation at the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States–European Union (CELAC-EU) Summit in Santa Marta.
He criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy, arguing it undermines global governance and climate action.
Petro highlighted Colombia's environmental protection and rising renewable energy production, seeking EU support as U.S. backing wanes.
Petro condemned U.S. military actions in the region, advocating a human rights-centered approach to drug policy.

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Gustavo Petro emphasized cooperation at the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States–European Union (CELAC-EU) Summit in Santa Marta.
He criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy, arguing it undermines global governance and climate action.
Petro highlighted Colombia's environmental protection and rising renewable energy production, seeking EU support as U.S. backing wanes.
Petro condemned U.S. military actions in the region, advocating a human rights-centered approach to drug policy.