The Latest Breaking News from Gustavo Petro

Maduro Declares Colombia and Venezuela 'Siamese Twins' As Trump Escalates Pressure on Both Nations

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the country and Colombia are "one country" as the United States escalates pressure on both countries with military operations in the Caribbean

International Business Times · Oct 21, 2025

Nicolas Maduro Says Venezuela And Colombia Are 'One Country' As U.S. Escalates Pressure On Both Nations

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the country and Colombia are "one country" as the United States escalates pressure on both countries with military operations in the Caribbean

Latin Times · Oct 21, 2025

Colombian President Petro Slams Trump As Clashes Escalate: 'He Is Not a King Here'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro again slammed U.S. counterpart Donald Trump as their clashes escalate during Washington's military deployment in the Caribbean

Latin Times · Oct 21, 2025

Colombian President Petro Claims Country's Decades-Long Civil Wars 'Are Due To The U.S.'s Cocaine Consumption'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed that the country's decades-long civil wars are a result of "cocaine consumption in the U.S." as he continues to clash with Donald Trump.

Latin Times · Oct 20, 2025

Colombian President Petro Proposes Cooperation With Venezuelan Forces: 'This is Not To Defend Maduro'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed having Colombian forces cooperate with their Venezuelan counterparts and others in the region. He said they would be able to fight drug-trafficking more effectively, but the proposal comes as the two governments face increased pressure from the Trump administration

Latin Times · Oct 20, 2025

Trump Confirms Tariffs on Colombia, Calls Gustavo Petro a 'Lunatic' and 'The Worst President in Their History'

President Donald Trump confirmed night that his administration will impose tariffs on Colombian exports and cut financial assistance to the country, escalating tensions with one of Washington's closest regional partners.

Latin Times · Oct 20, 2025

Did the U.S. Just Kill a Random Fisherman?

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Reason · Oct 20, 2025

Federal appeals court moves to reconsider ruling in Trump’s favor on Portland troop deployment – as it happened

Oregon attorney general says ‘we are on a dangerous path’ after decision allowing Trump to send troops to Portland

The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2025

Trump news at a glance: ‘Illegal drug leader’ – threat of new tariffs against Colombia

Trump says Washington will also slash assistance to Colombia while US forces attack another alleged drug boat. Key US politics stories from Sunday 19 October

The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2025

Trump to hit Colombia with new tariffs amid clash with Petro over drug trade

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Sunday that the U.S. had conducted yet another strike.

Axios · Oct 19, 2025