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On July 17, 2020, the Trump administration issued Determination 2020-16622 continuing U.S. drug interdiction assistance to the Government of Colombia. The determination authorized ongoing military and law enforcement aid focused on counter-narcotics operations. The direct effect was the continuation of funding and operational support for Colombian drug enforcement efforts targeting narcotics trafficking to the United States.
On July 19, 2019, the Trump administration issued Determination 2019-16862 to continue U.S. drug interdiction assistance to the Government of Colombia. The determination authorized ongoing financial and operational support for Colombian counter-narcotics efforts. The confirmed direct impact includes sustained funding for joint U.S.-Colombian drug enforcement operations targeting trafficking organizations.
On September 13, 2017, President Trump signed a presidential determination designating countries as major drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries for fiscal year 2018 under the Foreign Assistance Act. This determination identifies nations whose governments are not cooperating adequately with U.S. drug enforcement efforts, potentially affecting U.S. foreign aid, trade benefits, and diplomatic relations with those countries. The direct impact on Americans includes potential changes to drug enforcement cooperation with designated countries and possible effects on U.S. trade and aid policy with those nations.
On July 21, 2017, the Trump administration issued Determination 2017-18291 to continue U.S. drug interdiction assistance to the Government of Colombia. The determination authorized ongoing military and law enforcement support for Colombia's counter-narcotics operations. The direct impact on Americans includes continued funding for joint drug enforcement efforts aimed at reducing cocaine and heroin trafficking into the United States.