Colombia and Bolivia ‘failed demonstrably’ to counter illegal drugs
The article discusses the Trump administration’s focus on drug control efforts in Latin America adn Afghanistan. It highlights that Colombia and Bolivia were identified as major violators in failing to curb illegal drug production during fiscal year 2026, even though there is optimism for change with new governments in those countries. President Donald Trump listed Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, and Colombia as countries that “failed demonstrably” to meet counter-narcotics obligations, removing Venezuela from the list due to political developments. The piece also includes promotional content for the Washington Examiner, emphasizing their reporting and subscription options.
The Trump administration singled out Colombia and Bolivia as some of the worst violators in failing to curb illegal drug production in fiscal 2026, but voiced optimism about a change with their new governments.
In a presidential declaration, President Donald Trump put Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, and Colombia on its not-so-coveted list of countries that had “failed demonstrably” to meet their counter-narcotics obligations over the past fiscal year. Notably, this list was one country shorter than last year’s. Venezuela was removed this year following the abduction of former dictator Nicolas Maduro and the installation of President Delcy Rodriguez, who has tracked a pro-U.S. path.
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