The Trump Administration announced sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro early on October 25th, 2025, following President Trump's prior accusations of him being an 'illegal drug dealer'. The exact timing and specific details of the sanctions were not immediately disclosed in the initial announcement. This action comes after President Trump had publicly labeled President Petro as an 'illegal drug dealer', according to The Spectator Index. The sanctions were imposed sometime within the reporting window of 1:32 AM UTC to 4:32 AM UTC on October 25th, 2025. Further details regarding the scope and justification for these sanctions are expected to be released by the Trump Administration. The move signifies a significant diplomatic development between the United States and Colombia under the current presidential administration.
