Gustavo Petro challenges Trump in one of the most explosive political moments in recent Latin American history. After Trump suggested possible military action in Colombia, Petro responded with a direct and defiant message that stunned the world.

Colombia's left-wing President Gustavo Petro speaks with CBS News in a network exclusive interview about what a U.S. attack on his country could mean.

The BBC’s South America correspondent Ione Wells speaks to Gusatvo Petro, Colombia’s first left-wing president about his fears of US military action against his country. Petro, a former guerrilla fighter turned reformist leader, has been in office since 2022, championing social justice, environmental policies and regional diplomacy.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has condemned Donald Trump’s threat of military action against him, calling on citizens to take to the streets and saying he would take up arms to defend his country if needed.

In 2023, Alfonso Camacho-Martinez wrote, “By Weakening the Military, Colombia’s Petro Imperils His Hopes for Peace,” where he argued that President

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Colombia's President Gustavo Petro. Trump suggested military action against Colombia was a possibility. This follows a US military operation targeting Venezuela's President.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s actions against Venezuela.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the US of fuelling global conflicts through its continued dependence on oil and coal, linking Washington’s withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement to ongoing wars and geopolitical tensions.