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President Trump certifies continued U.S. drug interdiction assistance to Colombia

Original title: Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia

August 3, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This certification maintains the legal authorization for U.S. assistance in Colombian aerial drug efforts, which is required under the National Defense Authorization Act for 1995.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Government of Colombia

The government receives continued U.S. assistance for drug interdiction operations in its airspace.

U.S. Department of State

The agency is tasked with publishing the determination and notifying Congress.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 3, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

President Trump issued a formal certification allowing the continuation of U.S. support for Colombian efforts to intercept aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking. This certification confirms that Colombia maintains procedures to protect against innocent loss of life during these operations.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This certification maintains the legal authorization for U.S. assistance in Colombian aerial drug efforts, which is required under the National Defense Authorization Act for 1995.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this certification allow?

It allows the continuation of U.S. assistance to the Colombian government for intercepting aircraft suspected of drug trafficking.

What safety measures are required for this assistance?

The certification requires that Colombia has effective procedures to identify and warn aircraft before any force is used to prevent innocent loss of life.

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Connected Entities

other22 U.S.C. 2291-4“Statutory citation for the authorization”Map →

personSecretary of State“Directed to publish the determination and notify Congress”Map →

personDonald Trump“President of the United States who issued the determination”Map →

personSecretary of War“Recipient of the memorandum”Map →

locationColombia“Recipient of U.S. drug interdiction assistance”Map →

Sources

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www.federalregister.gov

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