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Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 06:56 IST
Colombian President Petro challenges US President Trump over a military operation in Venezuela, warning of guerrilla uprisings and serious consequences if escalation continues.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and US President Donald Trump (R). (AFP photo)
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has openly challenged US President Donald Trump following a United States military operation in Venezuela. Condemning the move by US on Monday, Petro addressed Trump directly, declaring, “Come get me. I’m waiting for you here."
He warned of serious consequences if the US escalates further, saying, “If they [the US] bombs, the campesinos will become thousands of guerrillas in the mountains. And if they detain the president which a large part of the country loves and respects, they will unleash the ‘jaguar’ of the people."
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January 07, 2026, 06:56 IST
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