U.S. TO REVOKE COLOMBIAN PRESIDENT PETRO’S VISA AFTER NEW YORK PROTEST
What triggered Washington’s move
The U.S. said it will revoke President Gustavo Petro’s visa, citing “reckless and incendiary actions” during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York. Petro urged U.S. soldiers to disobey President Donald Trump’s orders and called for a global force to “liberate Palestinians.” The announcement, posted by the State Department on social media, came as diplomatic tensions spiked on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly.
Regional and diplomatic fallout
The step is rare against a sitting head of state and could strain U.S.–Colombia ties at a time of sensitive cooperation on migration, security and trade. Bogotá did not immediately outline a formal response, but lawmakers signaled both support and concern at home. Analysts say the move could complicate travel and bilateral engagements ahead of multilateral meetings, while fueling domestic polarization in Colombia over Petro’s foreign policy posture.
