Drug Policy
Trump halts US aid to Colombia over drug production
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President Donald Trump announced on October 19, 2025, that the United States will stop all financial aid and subsidies to Colombia, accusing President Gustavo Petro of encouraging drug production. Trump labeled Petro an 'illegal drug leader' and threatened US intervention if Colombia does not act. The move comes amid heightened US efforts against narcotics trafficking.
Harvard urges removal of coca leaf from dangerous drugs list
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A Harvard-led report calls for distinguishing the coca leaf from cocaine, emphasizing its traditional Andean use as a mild stimulant. The UN will reevaluate its classification in October 2025. Scientists argue that its 1961 ban has criminalized indigenous traditions.