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Colombian Officials Renounce U.S. Visas in Solidarity with Petro

10/2/2025

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Colombia’s Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio renounced her U.S. visa in protest.
The U.S. State Department revoked President Gustavo Petro’s visa after his Gaza protest.
Colombia’s Finance Minister Germán Ávila also renounced his U.S. visa in solidarity with Petro.
Analysts say Petro seeks distance from the U.S. ahead of elections.
Experts note renouncing a non-immigrant visa is uncommon and symbolic.

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Colombia’s Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio renounced her U.S. visa in protest.
The U.S. State Department revoked President Gustavo Petro’s visa after his Gaza protest.
Colombia’s Finance Minister Germán Ávila also renounced his U.S. visa in solidarity with Petro.
Analysts say Petro seeks distance from the U.S. ahead of elections.
Experts note renouncing a non-immigrant visa is uncommon and symbolic.