Colombian President Gustavo Petro: After the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the atmosphere across the world has become tense. Its biggest impact is being seen in the countries of Latin America. Now Colombia’s President Gustav Petro has challenged America’s President Donald Trump. He has said in clear words that come, take me, I am waiting.
Action against drugs intensified in Latin America
US has intensified action against drugs in Latin America. Amidst this matter, the confrontation between Colombia President Petro and Trump has now turned into a challenge. Petro has openly challenged Donald Trump. This sharp statement from his side has come at a time when Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been arrested by the US on charges of drug smuggling through a special force operation. This action has created a stir all over the world.
Don’t threaten me- President Petro
President Petro bluntly told Trump that come, take me, I am waiting for you right here. Don’t threaten me, I’ll wait here if you want. Along with this, he made it very clear that he does not accept any kind of military operation. Attacking Trump, Petro said that I do not accept any kind of attack, missile attack or murder. Only intelligence will be discussed. If you want to talk, come forward and talk with facts, not with lies.
Trump had hinted at military action
The sharp statement from the Colombia President comes after Trump’s remarks in which he hinted at military action against Colombia. Donald Trump had called Colombia’s top leadership a sick leader. He had alleged that cocaine was being sent to America from Colombia. Trump had claimed that he was making cocaine and sending it to the USA, so he should be careful.
