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What鈥檚 behind Trump鈥檚 rift with Colombia?

Colombia has been a US partner in the war on drugs. That relationship is under strain.

For years, Colombia has been one of the United States鈥� closest allies in the region 鈥� a key partner in the war on drugs. But now this relationship is coming under strain amidst a personal feud between President Trump, and Colombia鈥檚 president Gustavo Petro.

In today鈥檚 episode, we speak to 麻豆社 Mundo鈥檚 William Marquez to examine the history of the US-Colombia alliance, and what might be at stake if it falls apart.

Producer: Aron Keller

Executive producer: James Shield

Mix: Travis Evans

Senior news editor: China Collins

Photo: Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Credit: Reuters/Luisa Gonzalez

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