# US president Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Colombia, announcing that America is ending all payments and subsidies to the South American country. The US has provided millions of dollars in assistance to Colombia, especially for security and agriculture. In a post on Truth Social, Trump labelled Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro an illegal drug leader who strongly encourages the massive production of drugs. His comments come after Petro had accused Trump’s government of assassination and demanded answers after the latest US strikes in Caribbean waters.
Trump says the US is halting financial aid to Colombia