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US Revokes Colombian President Petro’s Visa Over Gaza Order

6/11/2026

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The United States revoked President Gustavo Petro of Colombia’s visa after he urged U.S. soldiers to ignore orders supporting Israel’s war in Gaza.
President Petro and Mayor Zohran Mamdani cancelled their meeting after U.S. diplomats warned it would breach Petro’s restricted travel permission.
The U.S. State Department said visas are a privilege that can be revoked when individuals urge U.S. soldiers to disobey the president.

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The United States revoked President Gustavo Petro of Colombia’s visa after he urged U.S. soldiers to ignore orders supporting Israel’s war in Gaza.
President Petro and Mayor Zohran Mamdani cancelled their meeting after U.S. diplomats warned it would breach Petro’s restricted travel permission.
The U.S. State Department said visas are a privilege that can be revoked when individuals urge U.S. soldiers to disobey the president.