This comes after the US President said that “Colombia is very sick” and accused Petro of ”making cocaine and selling it to the United States.”

Trump tones down on Colombia, invites Petro to White House after phone call

The ongoing tensions between the US and Colombia sharply escalated when President Trump on Sunday hinted at the possibility of a similar operation as Maduro against Petro, accusing him of trafficking drugs in America.

'I am waiting': Colombian President Gustavo Petro dares Trump to ‘come get me’ after US threats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro hit back at Donald Trump’s threats, rejecting accusations of drug trafficking and warning the US against military action. Petro said bombing Colombia or targeting its president would kill civilians and spark unrest, urging respect for Latin America.

‘Stop slandering me’: Colombian President Petro slams Trump’s threats, warns against bombing his country

Trump’s comments came Saturday as he defended the Venezuela operation, characterizing Maduro as a “narco-terrorist.” When asked about implications for neighboring countries, Trump doubled down on his criticism of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a key Maduro ally.

Trump Warns Colombian President Gustavo Petro To Watch Out

Gustavo Petro renews call to revive Bolivar's dream of Gran Colombia which is a EU-style union of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecudaor and Panama.


Gustavo Petro Revives Bolívar’s Dream: A “Gran Colombia” Union Like the EU?

The move marks a new low in relations between the countries. Trump has accused Bogota of being complicit in the illicit drug trade. The rare US imposition of sanctions on a head of state added Petro to a short list that includes the leaders of Russia, Venezuela and North Korea.

US imposes sanctions on Colombian President Petro, his family over drug trade accusations

United States President Donald Trump has called his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro an “illegal drug leader”, announcing that the US will slash funding to the South American nation.


Colombian President Gustavo Petro Lashes Out at Trump

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has dismissed the revocation of his US visa, saying "I don't care" since he is also a European citizen, and claimed the move for “denouncing genocide shows the US no longer respects international law.”

Petro hits back at US, says ‘I don’t need your visa, I’m a free citizen of the world’

US says it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa for his "reckless and incendiary actions" at a New York pro-Palestinian protest. What did Petro say? All you need to know.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro asks US Army to ‘disobey Trump’ — Washington revokes his visa

During a speech at the UN General Assembly, Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for a "criminal process" to be opened against US President Donald Trump for authorising military strikes on alleged drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean.

‘Poor young people killed’: Colombia at UNGA demands criminal case against Trump. Here's why

Colombia President Gustavo Petro addresses supporters during a rally he called to back his labor and health reform proposals, which have struggled to gain legislative approval. Watch in for more details!

Colombia's President urges people to protest against opposition

Colombian President Gustavo Petro, during a live-streamed cabinet meeting on Tuesday (Feb 4), declared that “cocaine is not worse than whisky”, sparking concerns over the future of the long-standing US-Colombia anti-drug partnership.

'Cocaine not worse than whisky', says Colombian President

World: Colombian President Gustavo Petro compares cocaine to whisky in a cabinet meeting, raising concerns about the future of U.S.-Colombia anti-drug efforts and partnerships.

Cocaine ‘not worse than whisky’: Colombian president challenges US ties

World: The spat erupted on Sunday (Jan 26) when President Gustavo Petro barred two military planes carrying Colombians deported from the US from landing. 


Colombia averts trade war with US after agreeing to accept deported migrants

Colombia orders expulsion of Argentine diplomats after Milei calls President Gustavo Petro ‘terrorist’

Thousands of Colombians protested against President Gustavo Petro despite his peace negotiation efforts with armed groups. Watch in for more details!

Thousands take to street in Colombia against president Petro

Colombia declares disaster, calls for international help due to raging wildfires across the country

Colombia launches new anti-drug plan till 2033. Here's what it focuses on

Colombian president Gustavo Petro has announced that his son Nicholas Petro has been arrested on charges of money laundering linked to his election campaign. Currently, Nicholas and his ex-wife Daysuris del Carmen Vásquez are in police custody.

Colombia President Gustavo says son arrested on money laundering charges

Colombian President Gustavo Petro says son was arrested on money laundering charges

Presidents of Colombia, Brazil pledge cooperation to protect Amazon

Colombia, ELN rebels agree to halt offensive actions this week, full ceasefire from August

In Pics | Four children missing for 40 days after plane crash in Amazon jungle found alive

Miracle: Four Indigenous children rescued from dense Amazon jungle 40 days after plane crash

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