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U.S. Revokes Visa for Colombia's Petro After Protest Incitement

9/27/2025

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. State Department will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa over actions at New York City protest.
Petro urged U.S. soldiers to disobey President Donald Trump and incite violence at pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the United Nations.
He called Trump's airstrikes on drug-trafficking boats "acts of tyranny," signaling worsening U.S.-Colombia relations.
Colombia's Interior Minister proposed revoking Benjamin Netanyahu's visa instead.

History

Historical Context

The U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, signed in 2008, aimed to enhance economic ties and combat drug trafficking, facilitating over $1 billion in U.S. aid primarily for military efforts. Tensions escalated under President Gustavo Petro, who urged U.S. soldiers to defy Trump, leading to visa revocations and highlighting the complexities in U.S.-Colombia relations that could affect future cooperation on security and trade.

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Story summary

The U.S. State Department will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa over actions at New York City protest.
Petro urged U.S. soldiers to disobey President Donald Trump and incite violence at pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the United Nations.
He called Trump's airstrikes on drug-trafficking boats "acts of tyranny," signaling worsening U.S.-Colombia relations.
Colombia's Interior Minister proposed revoking Benjamin Netanyahu's visa instead.

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