Colombian President Gustavo Petro
Trump calls Petro ‘illegal drug leader’, terminates US aid to Colombia
Donald Trump said the US will cut aid to Colombia, calling President Gustavo Petro a 'drug leader' who fails to curb cocaine production. Petro condemned Trump’s remarks as a threat to Colombian sovereignty and 'rude ignorance.'
February 23, 2026
Colombia president says US violated sovereignty, killed fisherman in earlier strike
Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused the U.S. of violating Colombia’s sovereignty and killing a fisherman, Alejandro Carranza, during an anti-drug operation in the Caribbean, saying Carranza was innocent and unaffiliated with drug traffickers
October 19, 2025
Colombian President says US decision to revoke visa violates international law
Colombian President Gustavo Petro dismissed the United States’ decision to revoke his visa, accusing Washington of violating international law after he joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York during the United Nations General Assembly.
September 28, 2025