US Military Intervention in Colombia: President Warns of ‘Real Threat

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Main Points:

* Rising‍ tensions: Colombian President Gustavo Petro believes there’s a ⁤”real threat”⁣ of US military action against Colombia, stemming from escalating tensions with the Trump administration.
*​ Trump’s Threats: ‍ Donald Trump has threatened military action against Colombia and has made aggressive personal remarks towards Petro (“watch his ass”).‍ He also expressed‌ support for a military operation targeting ​Colombia after actions in Venezuela.
* Petro’s Criticism of the US:

⁣ ​*‌ ‌ Accuses the US of acting like an “empire” and treating other nations in this very way.
* Compares US Immigration and Customs ⁤Enforcement⁤ (ICE)‍ agents to “Nazi brigades” due to their aggressive enforcement tactics and a recent shooting of a US citizen.
* believes the US risks ​becoming isolated if it⁣ continues its current path.
* Recent Communication: Petro and Trump had a phone call, initially described as a positive shift (“180-degree shift in rhetoric”), but petro now says relations haven’t significantly improved. He claims the call was largely dominated by him addressing US concerns about drug trafficking and Venezuela.
* ICE Operations & Controversy: ⁤ The US has significantly increased ICE operations, deporting hundreds of thousands of people⁤ and​ encouraging “voluntary self-deportation.” A recent ICE shooting of a US citizen in Minneapolis has sparked​ protests and criticism.
* Colombia’s Defense: Petro states Colombia would prefer dialog but, if​ attacked, would rely ​on its terrain (mountains and jungles) and its people, rather than attempting ​to match ‌US military ‍force.
* Historical Context: Petro references Colombia’s history of defending its territory, including the loss⁢ of Panama, and suggests a similar resistance would ⁤occur.

Key Details & ⁣Numbers:

* ⁢ Deportations (Jan 20 ‌- Dec 10 2025): 605,000
* “Voluntary Self-Deportations”: 1.9 million (attributed to an aggressive public awareness‍ campaign)
* ICE Detention‍ (Nov 30⁢ 2025): ​ 65,000 people
* ⁤ Minneapolis ‍Shooting Victim: Renee Nicole Good, 37-year-old US citizen.

In essence,the article portrays a very strained⁢ relationship between the US ⁣and Colombia,with a meaningful risk of escalation due to Trump’s aggressive rhetoric⁣ and policies,and⁢ Petro’s strong condemnation of those actions.