Colombian Leader Slams U.S. Sanctions as Futile Against Cartels

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has sharply criticized the U.S. sanctions framework, calling it ineffective against organized crime. In remarks posted online, Petro argued that the so-called Clinton List, administered by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), fails to curb drug trafficking operations. He claimed that traffickers simply adapt, negotiating deals directly with U.S. authorities to limit cocaine exports to American soil while expanding their networks globally. This, he s