According to international media outlet Reuters, Trump had threatened military action against the Colombian government and accused President Gustavo Petro of drug trafficking to the United States.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has responded strongly to US President Donald Trump's threat of military action, saying he is ready to "take up arms" again to defend the country.
According to international media outlet Reuters, Trump had threatened military action against the Colombian government and accused President Petro of drug trafficking to the United States.
In a post on social media, President Petro made it clear that he would not respond directly until the translation of Trump's statement was officially confirmed. However, he has completely rejected the accusations of being an 'illegal' ruler and 'drug trafficker'.
Petro wrote, 'I swore never to touch a weapon again, but I am ready to take up arms again to defend my homeland.'
Petro, a former rebel fighter, took power in Colombia in 2022. Trump's latest statement indicates that tensions will increase in diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Trump has been claiming to take strong measures to stop drug trafficking from South American countries during his election campaign.
