Colombian Report Says FBI May Arrive, OFAC Weighs More
Washington sanctioned President Gustavo Petro and three others over drug-trade allegations, and a Colombian outlet reports the FBI could arrive soon. The post Colombian Report Says FBI May Arrive, OFAC Weighs More appeared first on The Rio Times .
On 24 October 2025, the US Treasury, through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), sanctioned former Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his wife Verónica Alcocer, their son Nicolás Petro, and then Interior Minister Armando Benedetti. This action was taken due to allegations that Petro's government permitted drug cartels to operate freely.
The sanctions blocked US persons and entities from dealing with these individuals, barring them from transactions involving their property or interests in property under US jurisdiction. On 3 October 2026, Colombian news outlet El Diario reported that the FBI might arrive in Colombia in October and that the US Treasury was considering additional sanctions.
However, no official confirmation from any US agency has been provided. The State Department did not certify Colombia's progress in counternarcotics efforts for a portion of FY2025 foreign aid, citing a statutory framework in the FY2024 appropriations law. This decision marks a significant shift in the US-Columbia relationship, which has been a cornerstone of US drug policy in the region.
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