美国对哥伦比亚总统实施制裁 哥总统回应称绝不屈服

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro and several officials, citing an increase in cocaine production and trafficking in Colombia, which has affected the U.S. market [1]. Group 1: Sanctions and Responses - The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned President Petro, his wife, son, and Interior Minister Armando Benedetti, freezing their assets and financial services in the U.S. [1] - President Petro condemned the sanctions as a "complete paradox," asserting that Colombia has been effectively combating drug trafficking for decades to help reduce cocaine consumption in the U.S. [1] - Petro has hired a U.S. lawyer for defense and stated he will not back down or submit to the U.S. government's actions [1]. Group 2: U.S.-Colombia Relations - Historically, Colombia has been a traditional ally of the U.S. in Latin America, but recent relations have become strained [1]. - The U.S. has conducted operations in the Caribbean targeting several vessels, including those from Colombia, under the pretext of combating drug trafficking [1]. - In addition to sanctions, the U.S. has suspended aid and threatened to impose tariffs on Colombia [1].