Colombian President Gustavo Petro's anti-drug policy emphasizes negotiating agreements with coca growers to promote crop substitution, alongside efforts to pursue major drug lords and combat money laundering, rather than prioritizing primarily repressive measures.
October 24, 2025
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Description of the stated components and emphasis of Gustavo Petro's approach to drug policy.
Gustavo Petro is Colombia's first leftist president (as of 2025).
October 24, 2025
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Political history of Colombia
Gustavo Petro was the President of Colombia as of 2025-09-23.
September 23, 2025
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Identifies the head of state for Colombia at the referenced date.
Gustavo Petro is a former member of a leftist guerrilla organization and has served as President of Colombia since his inauguration on 2022-08-07.
August 07, 2022
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Biographical and political background of a national leader.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has pursued closer ties with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro while signaling a distancing of Colombia from the United States.
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Describes the foreign-policy orientation and diplomatic alignment of Colombia under Gustavo Petro.