Colombia’s Leader Scrutinized in US Drug-Trafficking Probe

Colombian President Gustavo Petro — Colombian President Gustavo Petro
Photographer: Raul Arboleda/AFP/Getty Images

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By Matthew Bristow, Chris Strohm, and Myles Miller

March 20, 2026 at 2:40 PM UTC

Updated on

March 20, 2026 at 8:08 PM UTC

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US prosecutors working on drug trafficking investigations have examined the activities of Colombia President Gustavo Petro as part of their ongoing probes, according to people familiar with the matter.