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U.S. Revokes Petro's Visa Over Controversial Protest Remarks

9/29/2025

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The United States revoked Gustavo Petro's visa after he urged soldiers to disobey Trump at a New York protest.
The State Department labeled his actions reckless and incendiary, citing remarks at UN General Assembly.
Petro also urged a multinational force to 'liberate Palestine' and condemned U.S. airstrikes.
He returned to Colombia; officials, including Interior Minister Armando Benedetti, criticized the decision.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 Foreign Assistance Act limited U.S. aid to nations supporting terrorism, affecting relations with countries like Colombia. President Gustavo Petro's recent calls for military disobedience and support for a multinational force to aid Palestine reflect ongoing tensions between U.S. foreign policy and Latin American sovereignty, potentially straining Colombia's diplomatic ties with the U.S. and reshaping regional dynamics.

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Story summary

The United States revoked Gustavo Petro's visa after he urged soldiers to disobey Trump at a New York protest.
The State Department labeled his actions reckless and incendiary, citing remarks at UN General Assembly.
Petro also urged a multinational force to 'liberate Palestine' and condemned U.S. airstrikes.
He returned to Colombia; officials, including Interior Minister Armando Benedetti, criticized the decision.

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