Colombian President Petro threatens military response after Trump warns Colombia may be next target

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Emma BusseyJanuary 5, 2026 at 11:58 PM

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Following comments from Donald Trump suggesting Colombia could be the next target in a U.S. "war on drugs," Colombian President Gustavo Petro threatened military resistance. Trump, speaking on Air Force One, accused Petro of running a country "very sick" with cocaine production and personally profiting from the drug trade. Petro responded on X, denying Trump's accusations and vowing to take up arms to defend Colombia if attacked, despite his past commitment to peace. This exchange follows previous criticisms and threats from Trump, who has labeled Petro an "illegal drug dealer" and "lunatic." Petro has also been a vocal critic of U.S. actions, particularly strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean.

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China 30% Russia 30% M-19 40% Venezuela 50% Nicolás Maduro ×360% United States ×470% Colombia ×680% Gustavo Petro ×1090% Donald Trump ×1390%

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colombia 100% gustavo petro 90% donald trump 90% military action 70% war on drugs 70% drug trafficking 60% u.s. foreign policy 60% threat of force 50% international relations 50%