Colombian President Petro Criticizes Trump Over Airstrike Deaths, Escalates Diplomatic Tensions

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing him of violating Colombian sovereignty through airstrikes on civilian boats and condemning Trump's immigration policies and drug war strategy. Petro called for Trump's prosecution over these strikes, which killed civilians and occurred in Colombian waters, and proposed a global armed force to liberate Palestine, urging U.S. soldiers to disobey Trump's orders. The tensions escalated as Trump accused Petro of encouraging drug trafficking and suspended U.S. payments to Colombia, threatening unilateral action against drug production areas. Petro responded by asserting his role as a leading adversary of drug trafficking in Colombia and advising Trump to better understand Colombia's political landscape. In a contentious Univision interview, Petro suggested the need to "get rid of" Trump if he does not change, a statement that raised significant concern. The ongoing verbal confrontation highlights deepening diplomatic strains between the two leaders amid the U.S. military campaign against narcotics in the region.