By Charles Maduka
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has rejected threats and accusations made against him by United States President Donald Trump, who claimed Petro was involved in drug trafficking and suggested possible military action against Colombia.
Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, following a US military operation in Venezuela that led to the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro. He described Colombia as a country run by a “sick man” and accused its leadership of producing and selling cocaine to the United States, without providing evidence.
When asked if the United States could carry out a similar military operation in Colombia, Trump said such an action “sounds good,” claiming that many people were being killed as a result of drug-related activities.
President Petro strongly denied the allegations, stating that his name does not appear in any court records. He accused Trump of spreading falsehoods and asked him to stop slandering him. Petro also criticised the US military action in Venezuela, describing it as an illegal abduction of Maduro.
Colombia’s foreign ministry also condemned Trump’s comments, calling them unacceptable interference and demanding respect. Although Colombia and the United States remain key allies, relations between both countries have been strained in recent times over issues such as migration, trade tariffs and regional security.
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