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Colombia's Petro Says U.S. Will 'Seek Wars' as Long as Its Economy Depends on Oil and Coal

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said the United States will continue to pursue military conflicts abroad as long as its economy remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels.

Latin Times

What lies ahead for Latin America after the Venezuela raid?

The Trump administration has justified the recent capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as a law enforcement operation to dismantle a “narco‑state”. It also claimed it would break Venezuela’s ties to China, Russia and Iran, and put the world’s largest known oil reserves back under US‑friendly control.

The Conversation

Colombian Government Reportedly Made Several Concessions To U.S. Behind The Scenes To Defuse Tensions Between Trump And Petro

The Colombian government made several security-related concessions to the U.S. to defuse tensions between President Gustavo Petro and Donald Trump, according to a new report.

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Colombian President Petro Says Trump Told Him U.S. Was Preparing a 'Military Operation' In The Country Before Defusing Tensions

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said U.S. counterpart Donald Trump told him the military was preparing "bad things" in the South American country before the two defused tensions.

Latin Times

Colombia to Hand Formal Protest to U.S. After Trump Suggests Action Similar to Venezuela Raid

Trump over the weekend claimed that Colombia was governed by "a sick man" and suggested he would be in favor of carrying out an operation similar to the one that ousted Maduro

Latin Times

Colombia and US vow joint fight against drug-smuggling guerillas, Bogotá says

Washington and Bogotá have enjoyed security cooperation for decades but ties have deteriorated since Trump began his second term last January.

Euronews

Colombian President Petro Said He Feared Being Captured Like Maduro Before Having a Friendly Call With Trump

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he feared being captured like Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela and was set to begin sleeping in the presidential palace before having a friendly phone call with Donald Trump that helped to defuse tensions, according to a new report.

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Colombian President Petro Posts AI Picture Of Jaguar Embracing a Bald Eagle After Friendly Call With Trump

Colombian President Gustavo Petro posted an AI picture of a jaguar embracing a bald eagle after having a friendly conversation with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump.

Latin Times

‘Out with the Yanks!’: Thousands protest in Colombia as anger builds over Trump’s intervention in Venezuela

President Gustavo Petro called for demonstrations after Trump said he was interested in military action in Colombia

The Guardian - UK

Trump to host Colombian President Petro at White House after "disagreements"

After a war of words between Trump and Petro, the two leaders spoke on the phone today.

Axios

The 11 countries Trump is threatening — and why

Here are the countries Trump has threatened and why.

Axios

Colombian Foreign Minister Says The Country Has a 'Highly Qualified Army' Should It Be Attacked By The U.S.

Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio said the country has a "highly qualified army" to defend itself should it be attacked by the U.S.

Latin Times

Europe’s showdown with Trump over threat to Greenland

Nato unity put to the test as Keir Starmer and European allies warn US president he can’t decide future of Danish territory

The Independent UK

‘A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy democracy’: Colombia’s president slams Trump after his pity threats

Trump will likely not take the personal swipes too kindly.

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Axios

Trump and Rubio's global intimidation campaign

In the wake of one of the most brazen displays of U.S. power in decades, foreign leaders are taking the warnings very, very seriously.

The Independent UK

From dramatic capture in Venezuela to a New York courtroom: How Maduro’s extraordinary arrest unfolded minute by minute

Nicolas Maduro was snatched from Venezuela by the U.S. military, throwing the country’s future into chaos. James C. Reynolds reports on how operation Absolute Resolve was planned and executed

International Business Times UK

Venezuela, Colombia Leaders Vow Armed Confrontation Vs Trump's Aggression Threats

Venezuela and Colombia vow armed response after Trump's capture of Maduro, escalating regional tensions with warnings of guerrilla warfare and popular uprisings.

Evening Standard

Colombia's president vows to 'take up arms' amid Trump threats after Maduro captured

Trump said over the weekend that Gustavo Petro should ‘watch his ass’ after Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro seized

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Colombia's Petro Says He Would 'Take Up Arms Again' to Defend Country From Trump Threats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that he would be willing to take up arms again if necessary to defend Colombia's sovereignty, responding to what he described as threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Axios

"Come get me": Colombian president's war of words with Trump escalates

Asked if the U.S. would launch an operation against Colombia, Trump said, "It sounds good to me."

The Guardian - US

Colombian president says ‘I will take up arms again’ if US invades

Gustavo Petro makes remark after Trump threatens military action similar to Venezuela

Latin Times

Colombian Guerrillas Vow to Spend 'Last Drop of Blood Fighting the US Empire' After Attack on Venezuela

Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident factions of the former FARC rebel group issued defiant statements following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela.

International Business Times UK

Colombia President Hits Back: Petro Warns Trump Attack Would Unleash Popular Jaguar

Colombian President Gustavo Petro vows to 'take up arms' against Trump after threats of a US military strike. Following Maduro's capture, Petro warns of a 'humanitarian crisis' and 'guerrilla war'.

Euronews

Colombian president ready to 'take up arms' in face of Trump threats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro vowed to "take up arms" after US President Donald Trump threatened him and accused him of drug trafficking. The tensions follow the capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.

The Independent UK

Mapped: Every country Trump has threatened after capture of Venezuelan president Maduro

Trump has warned several countries, including Nato ally Denmark, that the US is ready to prove America’s ‘dominance in the Western hemisphere’

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