Colombia and the UK Suspend Intelligence Sharing with the US Over Controversial Drug Strikes
Colombia and the United Kingdom have halted intelligence cooperation with the United States due to concerns over recent military strikes targeting drug vessels in the Caribbean. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered a suspension of intelligence communications, criticizing the actions of the US as illegal and detrimental to international relations. The UK has similarly paused aspects of its intelligence sharing, with reports indicating that concerns over civilian safety and legality of the strikes have driven this decision. Both nations worry that these actions may harm their partnerships with the US amid rising tensions and criticisms from leaders like Petro, who has drawn stark comparisons regarding the ethics of US military interventions.
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