Latin American presidents criticise US actions

At the 10th Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Summit in Bogota on March 22, 2026, Latin American presidents convened to discuss various issues. A key focus was criticism of actions by the United States. Colombian President Gustavo Petro specifically called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East. Petro argued that this was necessary to prevent a global economic crisis and the potential for a wider world war. The summit served as a platform for Latin American leaders to voice their concerns and advocate for specific international actions.