Summary
The United States has revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro after he asked U.S. soldiers to disobey orders from then-President Donald Trump during a protest in New York. Petro was in the U.S. for the U.N. General Assembly and returned to Colombia afterward. Tensions between the two countries have increased due to Petro's statements and other diplomatic clashes.
Key Facts
- The U.S. State Department revoked Gustavo Petro's visa after his protest comments.
- Petro urged U.S. soldiers not to follow Trump's orders during a protest about the war in Gaza.
- Petro was in the U.S. for the U.N. General Assembly when this happened.
- Petro returned to Colombia, and it's unclear if he left the U.S. earlier due to the visa issue.
- Petro claimed diplomatic immunity allows him to attend the U.N. without repercussions.
- Colombia has had recent diplomatic tensions with Israel and the U.S. under Petro's leadership.
- The U.S. and Colombia have clashed over issues including drug trafficking and deportation flights.
- Petro is Colombia’s first leftist president and a former member of a rebel group.
