Colombia's President slams 'addiction to irrational power' in fiery first UNGA speech

In his first address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, recently elected Colombian president Gustavo Petro issued a fiery speech that recalled some of his campaign themes, slamming the war on drugs as a failure and accusing the global north of turning a blind eye to the destruction of the Amazon.

Sep 28, 2022 - 06:47
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Colombia's President slams 'addiction to irrational power' in fiery first UNGA speech
In his first address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, recently elected Colombian president Gustavo Petro issued a fiery speech that recalled some of his campaign themes, slamming the war on drugs as a failure and accusing the global north of turning a blind eye to the destruction of the Amazon.