Colombia: Largest drug cartel halts negotiations with Petro government

The Clan del Golfo, Colombia's largest drug cartel, has suspended peace negotiations with the Colombian government due to agreements made with the U.S. to target its leaders. These agreements, including prioritizing the capture of Clan del Golfo leader Chiquito Malo, are considered by the cartel as a breach of good faith. The cartel accuses President Petro of prioritizing personal interests over peace. Negotiations between the Colombian government and Clan del Golfo, aimed at disarmament in exchange for legal benefits, had begun in Qatar in September. The agreement with the U.S. signals a shift in Colombia-U.S. relations.