Petro said his concerns were rooted in what he described as growing militarisation in the region, particularly following US action in Venezuela. Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he is afraid, days after US President Donald Trump threatened the nation with military action over alleged drug trafficking. "That would without a doubt cause a civil war, and also a hostility toward the United States that the United States does not deserve. When a reporter followed up by asking whether this suggested a potential U.S. operation in Colombia, Trump responded, "Sounds good to me." Colombia has historically been a close partner of the United States, particularly in areas such as counter-narcotics operations, regional security, and economic cooperation.

Source: dna January 10, 2026 18:09 UTC