U.S. Congress Proposes Funding Cuts to Colombia over President’s Alleged Drug Use

The U.S. House Appropriations Committee expressed concerns on Wednesday about growing reports of drug abuse “at the highest levels” of the government of Colombia in a report presented by Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) for the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) FY2026 appropriations bill.

Rep. Díaz-Balart’s report cites the “detrimental policies, erratic behavior, and malign relationships” pursued by the administration of far-left President Gustavo Petro “at odds with United States security and economic interests” as reasons for a 50-percent reduction in U.S. funding to Colombia for FY2026, a drop of roughly…

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