U.S. Revokes Colombia President Petro’s Visa After UN Protest Speech; Ties Strain | CNN2.0

🚨 The U.S. revoked President Gustavo Petro’s visa after he urged U.S. soldiers to disobey President Trump and called for an armed force to “free Palestine” during a pro‑Palestinian rally outside the U.N. in New York
🧵 Petro landed back in Bogotá and posted reactions on X, accusing Washington of violating international law, mocking “Donald Duck,” and even suggesting the U.N. headquarters relocate to Doha, Qatar
⚠️ Relations were already frayed: Petro halted deportation flights in January, Washington threatened special tariffs, and recently decertified Colombia’s role in the drug war, marking a sharp downturn in cooperation
🧭 Stakes: Colombia has been one of Washington’s closest regional allies for decades, with deep security ties dating back to Korean War deployments alongside U.S. forces; a rupture could hit counternarcotics, migration, and Venezuela coordination
📅 Outlook: Petro’s term runs through July 2026, suggesting tensions may persist absent a diplomatic reset in the coming months #Colombia #Petro #USVisa #Diplomacy #UNGA #Gaza #Trump #Bogota #ForeignPolicy #CNN2Point0