Dhaka, Tuesday, Mar 03, 2026
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has warned that there is now a “real threat” of US military action against Colombia, accusing Washington of treating other nations as part of an American “empire” and risking international isolation.In an interview with the BBC, Petro said recent remarks by US President Donald Trump — including saying a military operation in Colombia “sounds good” — should be taken seriously. He argued that the United States risks shifting from “dominating the world” to becoming “isolated from the world.”The Colombian leader also strongly criticised US immigration enforcement, accusing agents of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of acting like “Nazi brigades,” following the Trump administration’s expansion of immigration operations. The White House has been approached for comment.Tensions have escalated following recent US military strikes in Venezuela and the seizure of President Nicolás Maduro. After the operation, Trump suggested that military action against Colombia could be considered and ...
