Colombian President Gustavo Petro has issued a strong warning to U.S. President Donald Trump following recent U.S. military actions and rhetoric linked to alleged drug trafficking in Latin America.
Speaking publicly, Petro rejected any suggestion of foreign military intervention in Colombia and addressed Trump defiantly.
“Come get me. I’m waiting for you here,” Petro said. “Don’t threaten me. I will be right here if you want to come.”
He added that Colombia would not accept external aggression under the guise of counter-narcotics operations.
“I do not accept invasions, missiles or assassinations. I accept intelligence. Come and speak with intelligence. We can talk face-to-face with facts, not lies,” he said.
Petro also accused powerful political interests within Colombia of misleading Washington and worsening the country’s long-running crisis.
“Stop being deceived by Colombian political mafias who condemned us to more than 700,000 deaths and made us one of the most unequal countries in the world,” he said.
His comments follow remarks by Trump that appeared to hint at possible military action against Colombia, describing its leadership as “sick” and accusing officials of allowing cocaine to reach the United States.
Tensions have intensified in the region after a U.S. special forces operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on drug-related charges.
Following the operation, Trump warned that other countries in Latin America, including Colombia, Cuba and Mexico, could face consequences if they failed to curb drug trafficking.
Trump has also suggested that the United States could play a dominant role in Venezuela during a transitional period, including overseeing aspects of its oil industry. This position has drawn sharp criticism across the region.
Petro’s remarks reflect growing concern among Latin American leaders over U.S. military posture and rhetoric, as fears mount about sovereignty, escalation, and the broader impact on regional stability.
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