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Colombia Shifts Toward U.S. Anti-Drug Alliance | US News
Colombia’s new president is poised to dramatically shift the nation’s war on drug cartels, embracing a hardline, U.S.-aligned strategy that signals a major reset in security policy. After years of criticism toward American tactics, the incoming administration is now courting Washington with military cooperation, intelligence sharing, and even potential crop eradication — all aimed at dismantling trafficking networks with brute force. Medellín will lead a regional crackdown, while rebuilding Colombia’s battered defense forces becomes a top priority. But critics warn this move risks ceding…
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