On October 24, 2025, the United States" Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his wife Verónica Alcocer García, and their son Nicolás Petro Burgos. The sanctions are part of the OFAC"s Counter Narcotics Designations.
Nicolás Petro Burgos is currently incarcerated for laundering money linked to Colombian cartels and soliciting funds from cartel leaders during his father"s presidential campaign.
This development follows ongoing concerns regarding narcotics-related activities in Colombia and the involvement of political figures in such matters. The sanctions reflect the U.S. government"s commitment to combating drug trafficking and related crimes.
For more on related coverage, see recent developments regarding legal issues faced by other political figures.
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