Reuters: Colombia suspends intelligence sharing with US

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the suspension of intelligence sharing with the United States until American military attacks on vessels in the Caribbean cease.

Petro instructed the country’s national security forces to halt the transfer of intelligence information to US agencies temporarily, Caliber.Az reports, citing Reuters.

"The fight against drugs must be subordinated to the human rights of the Caribbean people," Petro wrote on X, noting the longstanding cooperation between the two nations in combating drug trafficking.

The decision comes amid rising tensions following US airstrikes on vessels in the Caribbean, which, according to the Colombian side, violate the rights of local populations.

The move reflects the government’s effort to maintain a balance between ensuring security and protecting civil rights.

Petro views this step as a warning to Washington about the need to consider humanitarian aspects when conducting military operations in the region.

Experts note that the suspension of intelligence exchange may temporarily reduce the effectiveness of joint operations, but it demonstrates Colombia’s readiness to defend the interests of its own people and uphold human rights.

By Jeyhun Aghazada