President Donald Trump has designated Colombia as among the countries that have failed to cooperate on efforts to eradicate illegal drugs, putting the traditional South American ally on the list for the first time in nearly 30 years.

Newsweek contacted the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for comment by email after office hours on Monday.

Why It Matters

Adding Colombia to the list of countries failing to meet anti-drug obligations, even though the U.S. has deferred the designation, will put further strain on relations with Bogota's president, Gustavo Petro.

The designation for Colombia comes as Trump has adopted a much more aggressive policy on illegal drugs. On Monday, he announced a second strike on a suspected drug cartel boat from Venezuela, killing three people on board,

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