Colombia’s Petro on US threats and whether he fears Maduro’s fate

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 10, 2026 at 10:40 PM

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In a January 10, 2026, interview with Al Jazeera, Colombian President Gustavo Petro addressed growing pressure from the United States following the U.S. abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on "narcoterrorism" charges. Petro responded to accusations made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on the implications for Colombian sovereignty. The Colombian leader discussed the balance between diplomacy and confrontation in the region. Petro also considered whether Latin America is entering a period of instability and the potential impact on regional sovereignty. The interview explored the broader context of U.S. actions and their effect on Latin American politics.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Washington 50% Donald Trump 60% Venezuela 60% Latin America ×270% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 70% United States ×280% Colombia ×290% Gustavo Petro 90%

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us pressure 90% colombia 80% sovereignty 70% latin america 70% nicolas maduro 60% gustavo petro 60% narcoterrorism 50% regional stability 50% diplomacy 50%

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