There is a 'real threat' of US military action against Colombia, president tells BBC
Summary
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro expressed concerns over a potential military action by the United States against Colombia, following remarks by President Donald Trump. Tensions have been rising after recent US military actions in Venezuela and criticisms over US immigration enforcement practices. President Trump and Petro recently discussed these issues in a phone call, but Petro indicates there has been little improvement in their relations.Key Facts
- Colombia's President Gustavo Petro believes there is a "real threat" of US military action against Colombia.
- President Trump mentioned the possibility of US military operations targeting Colombia after actions in Venezuela.
- Petro criticized US immigration enforcement, comparing ICE agents' behavior to that of "Nazi brigades".
- The call between Trump and Petro lasted under an hour, discussing drug trafficking and US relations with Latin America.
- Since January 2025, over 600,000 people have been deported by the US, and 1.9 million have voluntarily left.
- Protests arose in Minneapolis after a US citizen was shot by an immigration agent.
- Petro argues that the US risks becoming isolated if it continues treating Latin America as an empire.
- Trump and Petro have a history of adversarial relations.
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