# US-Colombia drug trafficking decertification > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-colombia-drug-trafficking-decertification > Updated: 2026-09-16T17:39:05.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2. The United States has decertified Colombia in its annual report regarding major drug transit and production countries. The U.S. Department of State cited an increase in coca cultivation and cocaine production, stating that Colombia has “demonstrably failed during the previous 12 months to make substantial efforts to comply with its international obligations” regarding narcotics control. Despite the decertification, the U.S. has granted a national interest exemption to ensure that military and economic assistance to Colombia remains uninterrupted. This measure preserves essential funding for police and security operations. In response to the decision, Colombian Ambassador María Consuelo Araújo, representing the administration of President Abelardo de la Espriella, emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation. The Colombian diplomatic agenda focuses on strengthening joint strategies against organized crime and consolidating public order to promote regional stability and investment. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: United States decertifies Colombia in annual drug trafficking report The U.S. has decertified Colombia in its annual drug trafficking report, citing failure to meet international narcotics control obligations, even as new Colombian Ambassador María Consuelo Araújo presents her $ 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-states-decertifies-colombia-in-annual-drug-trafficking-report ### 2026-09-14: United States decertifies Colombia in drug fight, maintains aid The U.S. has decertified Colombia in the fight against drug trafficking due to failed international obligations, but granted an exemption to maintain military and economic aid. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guamalito-security-forces-deploy-to-restore-control-after-eln-attacks --- Cite as: US-Colombia drug trafficking decertification. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-colombia-drug-trafficking-decertification