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Petro Inks $4.3 Billion Deal for 17 Fighter Jets Amid Regional Tensions

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced a $4.3 billion deal to buy 17 fighter jets from Sweden amid regional tension with the US. The purchase comes as Colombia is locked in a high-stakes standoff with Washington over issues including migration and security cooperation.

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