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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

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

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

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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

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

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.

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Colombia's Petro Calls Re-Do Of Venezuela's Presidential Election Amid U.S. Pressure: 'It Would Be Wise for Maduro and Machado'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for Venezuela to hold a new presidential election with "real guarantees for all contenders," arguing that renewed political dialogue, rather than foreign intervention, is the only legitimate path forward.

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"Against humanity": World leaders slam Trump at COP30 climate summit

Brazil's president said "extremist forces that fabricate fake news and are condemning future generations" to global warming.

Axios

Colombian President Petro Slams Trump Over Sanctions: 'Profoundly Rude And An Insult To The Nation'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro again slammed U.S. counterpart Donald Trump over the sanctions against him and his family, saying they are "not only profoundly rude, but an insult to the Colombian nation, a humiliation."

Latin Times

Brazilian President Lula Warns Trump Against Military Escalation In Venezuela: 'I Don't Want To Get To a Land Invasion'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned the U.S. against further escalating its campaign against Venezuela, saying "I don't want to get to a land invasion."

International Business Times

Brazilian President Lula Warns Against Military Escalation From The U.S. In Venezuela: 'I Don't Want To Get To a Land Invasion'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned the U.S. against further escalating its campaign against Venezuela, saying "I don't want to get to a land invasion."

Latin Times

Trump is repeating the long, painful history of US ‘policing’ of Latin America

In recent weeks, the Trump administration has launched military strikes against more than a dozen boats off the coasts of Venezuela and Colombia, killing more than 60 people.

The Conversation

Colombian President Petro Claims Hurricane Melissa Is 'Defending The Caribbean' From U.S. Forces

Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed Hurricane Melissa, which has made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, is helping defend the Caribbean from the pressure campaign being carried out by the Trump administration against the Venezuelan regime

Latin Times

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Slams U.S. Drug-Related Sanctions as 'A Complete Paradox'

The U.S. imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of allowing narco-terrorist organizations to thrive under his "total peace" plan, which Washington says has fueled a rise in cocaine production across Colombia.

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Gustavo Petro Warns Sen. Lindsey Graham Over Pressure Campaign: 'When The Colombian People Are Attacked They Go To The Mountains And Arm Themselves''

Colombian President Gustavo Petro warned Republican Senator Lindsey Graham after he confirmed that land strikes against Venezuela and Colombia are a possibility.

The Guardian - US

US places sanctions on Colombian president over alleged failure to stop cartels

Treasury accuses Gustavo Petro of ‘allowing drug cartels to flourish’ as president attacks Trump’s ‘oppressive regime’

Latin Times

Colombian President Petro Again Slams U.S. Strikes After Article Describes Bodies Washing Ashore In Caribbean Country: 'They Are Murders'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro again slammed U.S. strikes in the Caribbean as he continues his feud with American counterparts

Latin Times

Venezuelan Defense Minister Acknowledges CIA Operates In The Country: 'Wherever There's a U.S. Embassy'

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez claimed the CIA is already operating in the country as the Trump administration ramps up its pressure campaign, which different reports have claimed seek to ultimately oust the Venezuelan regime.

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Colombian President Lashes Out At Trump 'Executions'

Colombia's leftist president ramped up denunciations of Donald Trump's anti-drug air strikes and swatted aside US threats to freeze hundreds of millions of dollars in aid Thursday.

Latin Times

Trump's Venezuela Operation Divides MAGA World: Bannon, Loomer, and Others Sound the Alarm

After years of rallying behind President Trump's promise to keep America out of "endless wars," a new divide is growing among his most loyal supporters. The cause: the administration's expanding military campaign against Venezuela.

Latin Times

Republican Congressman Blasts President Petro After Trump Comments: 'A Clown Who's Cost Colombia Dearly'

U.S. Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) escalated his ongoing feud with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, calling the leftist leader "a clown" and accusing him of being a drug addict.

The Guardian - US

Colombia urges US to halt strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats: ‘It is murder’

Plea comes after Pete Hegseth announced two new strikes that left at least five people dead

Latin Times

Mexican President Sheinbaum Rejects U.S. Strikes Against Alleged Drug Boats: 'There Are International Laws'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected the Trump administration's strikes against alleged drug boats over the past weeks, most recently off the Colombian coast in the Pacific

Latin Times

Gustavo Petro Accuses Trump Of Wanting To Intervene In Colombia's Presidential Elections: 'Seeking For The Far-Right To Win'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused U.S. counterpart Donald Trump of wanting to interfere with the South American country's elections next year, rejecting the claim that Washington's strikes against alleged drug vessels seeks to counter narco trafficking in the region

Latin Times

Marco Rubio Calls Colombian President Petro a 'Lunatic' As Feud Escalates: 'He's Not Well'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio slammed Colombian President Gustavo Petro, calling him a "lunatic" as the feud between Bogota and Washington continues to escalate

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