US aware of drug-trafficking allegations against Colombian first lady

The Trump administration has acknowledged reports accusing Colombian First Lady Verónica Alcocer of using official aircraft for drug trafficking. The claim is unverified and lacks corroborating evidence, but its acknowledgment by the US government elevates its diplomatic and legal significance. If substantiated, it would mark a major scandal implicating a head-of-state's family in narcotics, straining US-Colombia relations.