September 27, 2025

The political heat just got turned up! Colombian President Gustavo Petro, speaking loudly and clearly outside the United Nations headquarters on September 26, 2025, stunned the crowd and ruffled feathers in Washington. At Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, Petro urged U.S. soldiers, “not to point their guns at people. Disobey the orders of [President Donald] Trump. Obey the orders of humanity!” This strong call to defy orders did not go unnoticed. The very next day, the U.S. State Department announced it will revoke President Petro's visa. Calling his actions "reckless and incendiary," the Department said on X (formerly Twitter), "We will revoke Petro’s visa due to his reckless and incendiary actions." Petro was in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly. Earlier in the week, on September 23, he did not hold back, accusing then-U.S. President Donald Trump of being "complicit in genocide" in Gaza. Petro also demanded "criminal proceedings" for U.S. missile attacks on suspected drug-running boats in Caribbean waters. His fiery stance continued on social media. On September 26, Petro posted several video clips from the pro-Palestinian protests he attended, boldly stating, "Free Palestine. If Gaza falls, humanity dies." Known for his firm opposition to Israel's war in Gaza, the Colombian President has already taken economic steps by suspending coal exports to Israel. Petro's sharp words and actions have added fresh fuel to the complex Colombia-U.S. relations, putting his visa status on thin ice. Neither Petro's office nor Colombia’s Foreign Ministry immediately responded to requests for comments. But one thing is clear — Petro’s passionate pro-Palestinian speech and his daring call to U.S. soldiers have sparked a diplomatic storm, making global headlines the world over.

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