Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Colombia's Foreign Minister Renounces US Visa After Sanction
Colombia's Foreign Minister is giving up her US visa to show that Colombia isn't backing down after the US took away President Petro's visa.
This happened after Petro spoke out against the US and Trump.
The US government said it was because of Petro’s actions at a pro-Palestinian rally.
This move means neither the President nor the Foreign Minister can travel to the US, a big trading partner.
Petro said the visa cancellation was an act against the UN and the fight for humanity.
The Foreign Minister's actions are meant to show solidarity and a stand for their nation's dignity in response to the US action.
Colombia’s Foreign Minister renounced her US visa in solidarity with President Petro.
The US revoked Petro’s visa after he joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
The State Department called Petro’s actions “reckless and incendiary.”
The move means neither the president nor the top diplomat can visit the US.
Colombia will maintain its presence in the UN's Security Council.
- Who
- Colombia's Foreign Minister, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio and President Gustavo Petro.
- What
- Villavicencio renounced her US visa.
- When
- Announced on Monday
- Where
- Bogota
- Why
- In response to the US revoking President Petro's visa.
- Key People
- Gustavo Petro, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, Donald Trump, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
- Event
- Colombia's Foreign Minister renounces US visa.
- Reason
- US revoked President Petro’s visa.
- Date
- Announced Monday
- Context
- Petro joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration and called for US forces to disobey Donald Trump.
- Impact
- Neither the president nor top diplomat can visit the US, Colombia's biggest trading partner.