美国的援助削减和特朗普的言辞在毒品执法和选举紧张中使哥伦比亚和美国的关系紧张。
U.S. aid cuts and Trump's rhetoric strain Colombia-U.S. ties amid drug enforcement and election tensions.
哥伦比亚总统古斯塔沃·佩特罗(Gustavo Petro)说,美国暂停援助不会对哥伦比亚产生很大影响,但削减军事援助——特别是美国直升机的损失——可能会损害行动。
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said a U.S. aid suspension would not greatly affect Colombia, but cuts to military aid—especially loss of U.S. helicopters—could harm operations.
紧张局势在前总统特朗普威胁加征关税并将Petro标记为"非法毒品领导人"之后升级,
Tensions rose after former President Donald Trump threatened tariffs and labeled Petro an "illegal drug leader," prompting Colombia to recall its ambassador.
尽管美援署的关闭减少了援助,但军事合作和情报分享仍在继续。
Despite reduced aid due to USAID’s shutdown, military cooperation and intelligence sharing continue.
佩特罗强调了三年内缉获的创纪录的 2,800 公吨可卡因,理由是港口检查有所改善,并指责特朗普在 2026 年大选前支持哥伦比亚极右翼。
Petro highlighted a record 2,800 metric tons of cocaine seized in three years, citing improved port inspections, and accused Trump of backing Colombia’s far-right ahead of 2026 elections.
分析家警告提高关税可能会破坏美国促进合法贸易以替代贩毒的努力,有可能加强犯罪网络。
Analysts warn increased tariffs could undermine U.S. efforts to promote legal trade as an alternative to drug trafficking, potentially strengthening criminal networks.