US Revokes Colombian President Petro's Visa Following Call for Military Disobedience Against Trump

Sep 28, 2025 12:39 am CST

The US State Department has revoked Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after he urged American soldiers to disobey President Trump during a New York protest about the Gaza conflict. This diplomatic incident marks an escalation in tensions between the longtime allies, with Petro claiming diplomatic immunity while the US characterizes his statements as "reckless and incendiary." The conflict adds to existing strains over drug trafficking cooperation and deportation policies between the nations.