Colombian President Warns 'I Shall Resort to Weapons Again' should US Invades.

The US President along with his Colombian counterpart have intensified the rhetoric in their verbal conflict, increasing tensions bilaterally following American military units attacked Venezuela in an operation to oust President Nicolás Maduro from his position.

"He operates narcotics facilities and processing labs and his time is running out," the US president stated.

Growing Rhetoric and Accusations

Addressing journalists on Sunday, the American leader threatened similar military action against Colombia, claiming the country is “very sick too” and governed by an unwell individual involved in producing narcotics and selling it to the US."

Although Colombia stands as the globe's biggest source of the narcotic, authorities have found no indication implicating Gustavo Petro, who was elected in 2022, is in any way involved in the business.

A Frayed Alliance

This nation has long been a close partner of the US in the struggle combating drug cartels and enjoyed cross-party backing from American politicians, however, the relationship have deteriorated significantly following Trump was elected.

The nation's illicit drug economy is largely controlled by criminal organizations including the Clan del Golfo, the ELN guerrilla group and dissident factions of the demobilized Farc, most of its former fighters demobilised following a landmark accord.

Petro's Firm Rebuttal

Upon being questioned if a military operation comparable to Venezuela was being considered against his country, Trump replied: "I like the sound of that from my perspective."

The Colombian leader, a former leftist guerrilla who disarmed in the 1990s, rejected Trump's claims. "I am no illegitimate and certainly not a drug trafficker," he declared.

"He comments uninformed. Cease defaming me," he expressed online.

"Should American forces attack peasants, they will transform into a multitude of fighters across the countryside. And if they detain the president, whom a significant portion of the country holds in high esteem, they will unleash the fierce spirit of the nation," he admonished.

From Fighter to President

He passed some years as a young man as a member with the radical M-19 armed organization although reports indicate to have ever participated in combat. Following his disarmament, he participated in creating the constitutional rewrite in the early 90s and eventually served as a prominent senator. He served as mayor of the capital city before winning the nation's highest office.

"I swore to never again hold a gun ... but for Colombia I shall resume the fight," he said.

Reinforced Protection along with Cross-Political Condemnation

The Colombian defence minister announced that the national leader's personal security had received additional support.

A segment of Colombia’s conservative opposition have allied themselves with Trump, but voices from all sides of the political spectrum have condemned the notion of a US attack targeting Colombia.

Diplomatic and Economic Sanctions

The US withdrew his travel authorization subsequent to he called on US military personnel to ignore unlawful commands. Months later, it placed financial sanctions on Petro, his wife and various associates.

Concurrently the US was building up its military presence near Venezuela and striking suspected drug boats to pressure Venezuela’s Maduro, US forces also carried out strikes against vessels in Pacific waters off the Colombian coast.