DOJ Opens Investigation into Colombia’s Marxist President Over His Ties to Drug Trafficking

Federal prosecutors are investigating Colombia’s Marxist President Gustavo Petro over his alleged ties to drug traffickers.

According to multiple media reports, the probes are being led by U.S. attorney’s offices in Manhattan and Brooklyn, with support from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Homeland Security Investigations.

Prosecutors are examining whether Petro met with traffickers and whether his presidential campaign received funding connected to illicit networks.