World Oct 19 Trump calls Colombia’s Petro an ‘illegal drug leader’ and cuts off U.S. aid to the country By Chris Megerian, Dánica Coto, Associated Press
World Sep 29 Colombia’s foreign minister ‘renounces’ her U.S. visa as tensions between both nations escalate The decision by Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio comes as tensions between both nations escalate over issues that include drug policy, the war in Gaza and a U.S. naval build up in neighboring Venezuela. By Astrid Suárez, Manuel Rueda, Associated Press
World Sep 27 U.S. revokes visa for Colombian President Petro after he urges American soldiers to disobey Trump Tensions between the United States and Colombia have escalated with the State Department announcing it was revoking a visa for Gustavo Petro, president of the Latin American country, after he participated in a New York protest where he called on American soldiers to… By Chris Megerian, Associated Press
World Mar 12 Colombia’s president calls for referendum vote on stalled health and labor reforms Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday he will call for a special election in which voters will be able to approve or reject labor reform and health reform, which have been stalled for months in congress. By Manuel Rueda, Associated Press
Politics Jan 26 Trump and Colombia’s president clash over deportation flights, raising tariffs in retribution The U.S. and Colombia, long close partners in anti-narcotics efforts, clashed Sunday over the deportation of migrants and imposed tariffs on each other’s goods in a show of what countries could face if they intervene in the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal… By Regina Garcia Cano, Astrid Suárez, Associated Press
Jul 31 Maduro asks Venezuela’s Supreme Court to audit the presidential election results By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Colombian President Petro called on Venezuelan President Maduro to release detailed vote counts from the presidential election after authorities declared Maduro the winner. Continue reading
May 03 Colombia breaks diplomatic ties with Israel. President calls actions in Gaza a ‘genocide’ By Astrid Suárez, Associated Press Colombian President Gustavo Petro has described Israel's actions in Gaza as "genocide" and announced his government would end diplomatic relations with Israel effective Thursday. Continue reading
Sep 19 WATCH: Colombian leader delivers a bleak warning — that humanity is making itself extinct By David Biller, Associated Press Colombian President Gustavo Petro has delivered an ominous prophecy with grandiose language. He paints a grim picture of what lies ahead if nations fail to swiftly redesign life on this planet. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: Biden meets with Colombian president amid growing policy differences By Astrid Suárez, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden hosted Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Thursday for talks at the White House amid deep differences on U.S. drug policy and Venezuela but a shared desire to deepen cooperation on climate change, migration and energy policy. Continue reading
Aug 07 In historic shift, Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia’s first leftist president By Manuel Rueda, Associated Press Colombia’s first leftist president was sworn into office Sunday, promising to fight inequality and heralding a turning point in the history of a country haunted by a long war between the government and guerrilla groups. Continue reading