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Gustavo Petro: USA want to revoke the visa of Colombia's President
Published on September 27, 2025
The left politician had traveled to New York for the general debate of the UN General Assembly, in which he sharply criticized the government of US President Donald Trump.In his speech on Tuesday, he called for a criminal investigation by the latest US attacks on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean.
Protest for Palestinians
Petro also protested for the Palestinians in front of the UN site in New York.The Middle East conflict is the defining topic of this year's General Assembly.Several states recently recognized Palestine as a separate state.The United States is among the most important remaining supporters of the Israelis.Like many Spanish -speaking politicians, Petro is a vocal critic of the government of Benjamin Netanyahu.