The US has imposed sanctions on Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, his wife, son and interior minister, accusing them of failing to stop drug trafficking. Due to this, Petro's bank accounts and credit cards are seized. Petro is not even getting his salary.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: Colombia's President Gustavo Petro is struggling to get his salary after being hit by US sanctions. His lawyer himself has told this. Let us tell you that Petro, his wife, son and his Home Minister were recently put in the blacklist of the US Finance Ministry by President Donald Trump. The White House has accused Petro of failing to fight drug trafficking. Please note that Petro's salary is not made public.
Petro's property seized in America
Due to sanctions, many properties of Gustavo Petro were confiscated in America. Not only this, he has also been barred from doing business with companies linked to America. According to Petro's lawyer Daniel Kowalik, his credit cards have been confiscated and his bank accounts have been seized. Now even it has become difficult for them to get salaries as government officials.
Refused to refuel Petro planes
According to Gustavo Petro's lawyer, a company linked to America even refused to refuel the President's plane in Spain. Kowalik suggested that negotiations could resolve the situation. Many times you file a case, but it gets resolved through negotiations or diplomacy. This work will be done through middlemen and we are working on it.
Petro's lawyers will challenge the American court
Let us tell you that Petro's lawyer Kowalik is planning to challenge the sanctions in the US Court and Finance Department. However, this can be a very long and complicated process. Kowalik said Petro is completely innocent and I think only the truth will bring us justice. “I have known Petro for 20 years, and all I know is that he has fought drug cartels his entire political career.”
Punishment for opposing American foreign policy
Kowalik believes that Petro is being punished for opposing American foreign policy. "I think Trump is trying to attack anyone who stands against American foreign policy objectives. This is a message to all leaders that you must unite or be prepared to face punishment. Sanctions could also be imposed on any other company or government working with Petro," Kowalik said, warning that he had met Petro in the 2000s, during the bloodiest period of Colombia's conflict.
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