Archive · 28 Sep 2025
US Revokes Colombian President's Visa After Protest
The U.S. government took away the travel visa of Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro.
This happened because he told US soldiers to disobey orders from Donald Trump during a protest in New York.
Petro was visiting the UN.
The State Department said his actions were 'reckless.'
Petro responded that he didn't need the visa.
He is also a European citizen, so it doesn't matter.
The situation highlights tensions between the two countries.
US revoked visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
The State Department cited Petro's actions at a protest.
Petro urged US soldiers to disobey Trump.
Petro stated he did not need a visa to enter the US.
The incident continues to strain US-Colombia relations.
- Who
- Gustavo Petro, US State Department
- What
- US revoked Petro's visa
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- New York protest
- Why
- Petro's actions during the protest
Colombian President's View
US State Department's View
Visa Revocation
Colombian President's View
Disregard for diplomatic immunity and free speech.
US State Department's View
Justified due to reckless and incendiary actions.
- President
- Gustavo Petro
- Event
- Pro-Palestinian Protest
- Location
- New York
- US Action
- Revoked Visa
- Petro's Statement
- Dismissive; doesn't need US visa.
- US Concern
- Actions at protest.
