Colombian President Gustavo Petro has said that “cocaine is no worse than whisky,” as he suggested the multibillion dollar illicit trade in the drug could be “easily dismantled” if it was ...

Cocaine "is no worse than whiskey" and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro, whose nation is the world's biggest cocaine producer and exporter.

The U.S. State Department has recalled its top diplomat in Colombia for urgent consultations. The move follows comments from ...

Colombian President Gustavo Petro thinks legalizing cocaine will combat drug trafficking. President Petro addressed Colombians during a six-hour broadcast to discuss various topics, including why ...

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has suspended the extradition of a rebel leader to the United States, arguing that he needs to stay in Colombia to contribute to peace talks.

A United Nations report found a rise in users, confiscation and deaths as cocaine trafficking expands into Africa and Asia, ...

Colombian President Gustavo Petro, 64, claimed cocaine "is no worse than whiskey," and should be legalized. This commentary blew right through some lines. Primary Menu Sections ...

Colombia is increasing its troop numbers as part of a renewed offensive against illegal armed groups, the head of the country ...

Colombia is reeling from a high-stakes political scandal after explosive audio leaks revealed a secret plot —allegedly ...

Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s first leftist president, made the announcement in front of cheering crowds in the capital that had gathered for International Workers’ Day. By Genevieve Glatsky Leer ...

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has said that “cocaine is no worse than whisky,” as he suggested the multibillion dollar illicit trade in the drug could be “easily dismantled” if it was ...