<h1>Colombian President sends confidential letter to US President backtracking from coup accusations amid diplomatic crisis</h1> Colombian President attempted to ease tensions with the United States by sending a confidential letter to the US President in June, backtracking from previous accusations against US officials. The President clarified that statements interpreted as accusations about coup attempts were not intended to personally target anyone or question the US role without proof. Relations between both countries have deteriorated significantly, with both nations recalling their top diplomats. The dispute stems from disagreements over deportation flights and the Colombian President's accusations against US officials of plotting government overthrow. Despite receiving over $13 billion in US aid for anti-drug efforts, bilateral relations have strained since the current Colombian administration took office in 2022.