US Revokes Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s Visa Over Incendiary UN Protest Speech

The United States revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro following his public call for U.S. soldiers to disobey President Trump during a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City. Petro urged American troops not to point their weapons at people and to "disobey Trump's order" while advocating for a global army larger than that of the U.S. The State Department described Petro's actions as reckless and incendiary, leading to the visa cancellation. Petro, who has clashed with the Trump administration on issues including immigration, drug trafficking, and U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean, also accused Trump of being complicit in genocide in Gaza during the UN General Assembly. Petro's appearance alongside controversial Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters, known for his anti-Israel stance, further heightened tensions. These developments have intensified diplomatic strains between Washington and Bogotá amid broader geopolitical conflicts involving Israel and Palestine.