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Colombian President: Trump to Stop 'Slandering' Me

Published January 5, 2026, 06:14
Colombian President: Trump to Stop 'Slandering' Me

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has strongly rejected threats and accusations from US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly accused him, without evidence, of drug trafficking. Petro has demanded that Trump stop the “slander” and respect Colombia’s sovereignty. The tension is escalating following the US military operation in Venezuela, which Petro condemned as an illegal “kidnapping” without legal basis. Trump, in turn, responded with offensive statements, calling Petro “sick” and accusing him of drug trafficking. The Colombian Foreign Ministry described Trump’s threats as an “unacceptable interference” in the country’s internal affairs and demanded respect. The relationship between the US and Colombia, historically close, is at a low point due to disagreements on issues such as migration, tariffs, and drug trafficking. This crisis highlights the geopolitical tensions in the region and Trump’s aggressive rhetoric, who does not hide his desire to control Venezuela’s natural resources and considers Cuba “ready to fall”.