US revokes Visa of Colombian president Petro Following UN Remarks
Washington, DC – The United States has revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a move stemming from his recent comments at the united Nations General Assembly where he accused former President Donald Trump of complicity in “genocide” and urged American soldiers to disobey orders. The State department confirmed the decision on Tuesday, but has not specified whether Petro will be immediately expelled or how the action will impact future diplomatic relations.
The revocation follows petro’s forceful address to the UN, during which he sharply criticized Western powers and specifically alleged that trump “allows missiles to be launched against young children, women, and the elderly in Gaza.” His remarks ignited immediate controversy and prompted a swift response from the US government, which views the accusations as deeply inappropriate and damaging to bilateral ties. This action underscores the sensitivity surrounding discussions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the limits of acceptable criticism towards US policy, even from allied nations.
During his UN speech, Petro leveled accusations of global inequality perpetuated by the US and characterized the ongoing conflict in Gaza as a “genocide.” He further stated that Trump’s actions made him complicit in the violence. The State Department has yet to detail the specifics of the visa revocation process or potential repercussions for future diplomatic engagements with Colombia.
As of Wednesday morning,the Colombian government has not issued an official statement regarding the US decision. The situation raises questions about the future of US-Colombia relations, especially concerning security cooperation and trade agreements. The revocation of a head of state’s visa is a rare and significant diplomatic step, signaling a serious deterioration in relations between the two countries.
