The Digest:
In an unprecedented diplomatic confrontation, the United States has revoked Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after he publicly urged American soldiers to disobey President Donald Trump's orders during a pro-Palestine demonstration outside UN headquarters. The dramatic escalation highlights the growing tensions between the US and one of its traditional Latin American allies over Middle East policy and military ethics.
Key Points:
- US State Department revokes Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa
- Action follows Petro's call for American soldiers to disobey Trump's orders
- The Colombian president addressed a pro-Palestine rally outside UN headquarters in New York
- Petro urged the formation of a "world salvation army" to liberate Palestine
- The US describes comments as "reckless and incendiary."
- Petro's legal secretary voluntarily waives a US visa in solidarity
- Colombian interior minister criticizes US visa decision as biased
Sources: TheCable
