The Latest Breaking News from Gustavo Petro

Marco Rubio Defends Trump-Era Caribbean Drug Strikes, Slams European Critics Claiming 'International Law' Violations

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Donald Trump administration's Caribbean strikes against drug trafficking vessels, rejecting European criticism that the operations violate international law.

Benzinga · Nov 13, 2025

DOJ Reportedly Shielded Troops From Prosecution For Strikes Against Alleged Drug Vessels

The Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel said in a classified opinion that troops taking part in the military operation in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific won't be exposed to prosecution for their actions, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Nov 12, 2025

Britain and Colombia Cut Off U.S. Intelligence Access Over Caribbean Boat Bombings

The two U.S. allies were OK with helping arrest suspected drug smugglers, but not with helping kill them.

Reason · Nov 12, 2025

Deputy Secretary Of State Slams Colombian President Petro Over U.S. Comments: 'Such Low Moral Character'

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher slammed Colombian President Gustavo Petro as tensions between the two countries continue to rise.

Latin Times · Nov 11, 2025

Colombian President Petro Calls For South American Countries To Become One Larger Nation Amid Escalating Tensions With U.S.

On Nov. 9, Colombian President Gustavo Petro floated the idea of uniting several South American nations to revive Gran Colombia, the 19th-century republic that once encompassed modern-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama.

Latin Times · Nov 10, 2025

Colombian President Petro's Son Hit With New Corruption Charges Including Influence Peddling After U.S. Sanctions

A Colombian court on Monday resumed a criminal hearing against Nicolás Petro Burgos, the eldest son of President Gustavo Petro, as prosecutors filed six additional charges tied to alleged irregularities in contracting with the government of the Atlántico department.

Latin Times · Nov 10, 2025

Venezuela's Maduro Calls On Latin American Countries To 'Proclaim The Unconditional Defense Of Our America As a Peace Zone'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro called on Latin American countries to "proclaim the unconditional defense of our America as a peace zone" as the U.S. continues its military campaign in the region

Latin Times · Nov 10, 2025

Gustavo Petro Claims Venezuela And Colombia Can Be 'Turned Into Syria' Due To Their Mineral Riches

Gustavo Petro claimed that Colombia and Venezuela could be "turned into Syria" because outside forces "care about nothing but greed" as he continues to slam the Trump administration over its military campaign in the region.

Latin Times · Nov 10, 2025

Colombian President Petro Threatens Trump Admin Over Military Campaign: 'Don't Wake Up The Jaguar, We Can Still Talk'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro threatened the United States, warning the Trump administration to not "wake up the jaguar."

Latin Times · Nov 10, 2025

Europeans largely skip Latin American summit under Donald Trump's shadow

Top European leadership is set to skip the EU-CELAC summit on Sunday marked by tensions between the United States and Colombia. Donald Trump is also pursuing an aggressive policy on Venezuela, with Nicolás Maduro in focus. Europeans cite low attendance to cancel summit participation.

Euronews · Nov 8, 2025