US federal prosecutors in New York and the DEA have conducted preliminary investigations into President Gustavo Petro’s alleged ties to drug traffickers since at least early 2026, examining possible campaign donations, meetings with traffickers, and influence over extradition decisions under his “total peace” policy. These probes surfaced in March 2026 reporting but remain at an early stage with no indictments issued, and US officials have confirmed Petro faces no criminal charges. Later 2026 developments, including potential witness statements from figures like Daniel Salcedo and ongoing counternarcotics scrutiny via OFAC designations, have not produced new public evidence or formal actions. As a sitting or recently concluded head of state, any path to US charges faces significant evidentiary, diplomatic, and jurisdictional barriers before a resolution date.