Politics● ElevatedSep 16 · Sep 16, 2026, 4:20 PM
US maintains decertification for Colombia and Bolivia in the fight against drugs
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · South America
The United States maintains the decertification of Colombia and Bolivia for failures in the anti-drug fight but grants an exemption to continue aid. Colombia, under the mandate of De la Espriella, promises to eradicate illicit crops, while Bolivia launches a new anti-drug policy for 2026-2030.
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