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10-01-2026
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has told the BBC that he believes there is a 'real threat' of US military action against Colombia, following comments by US President Donald Trump suggesting a military operation in Colombia 'sounds good'. Petro accused the US of treating other nations as part of a US 'empire' and criticized US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for acting like 'Nazi brigades'. The two leaders have a history of trading insults and tariff threats on social media. Petro emphasized Colombia's preference for dialogue but also referenced the country's history of responding to large armies.
Entities: Gustavo Petro, Donald Trump, Colombia, United States, Venezuela • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-01-2026
Colombian President Gustavo Petro spoke with CBS News, discussing his recent conversation with President Trump and the potential for dialogue to prevent a world war. Petro expressed concerns about a possible US attack on Colombia, stating it would lead to a civil war and be 'dumb policy.' He highlighted Colombia's successes in combating drug trafficking and discussed Venezuela with Trump, suggesting a shared government between the current regime and opposition. Petro does not trust Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and shares Trump's skepticism about her viability as a leader. Petro's goal in meeting with Trump is to prevent a larger conflict, potentially a world war, and he believes they share a vision for Venezuela's future governance.
Entities: Gustavo Petro, Donald Trump, Colombia, Venezuela, United States • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-01-2026
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has warned that Venezuela will 'implode' if the US takes control of the country for years, as suggested by President Trump. Petro's comments came after Trump stated that US oversight of Venezuela would last 'much longer' than a year. The US plans to take control of selling Venezuela's oil and is pushing American companies to invest in rebuilding Venezuela's oil infrastructure. Petro was also critical of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who Trump plans to meet with next week. The two leaders had their first phone call on Wednesday, which appeared to ease tensions between them.
Entities: Gustavo Petro, Venezuela, United States, Donald Trump, María Corina Machado • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-01-2026
The leader of Colombia's largest dissident rebel group, Ivan Mordisco, has called for unity among rebel groups to counter potential US intervention in the country. The call comes after US President Donald Trump suggested that military action against Colombia 'sounds good to me' and insulted Colombia's President Gustavo Petro. Despite a 2016 peace deal between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), sporadic fighting continues in rural areas between the army and rebel splinter groups. The Colombian military has strong ties with the US, unlike Venezuela, where the US has a near-zero working relationship with the military. The situation is alarming, with the UN warning of resurging violence in some parts of the country.
Entities: Ivan Mordisco, Colombia, United States, Donald Trump, Gustavo Petro • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
