Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 27, 2025, 06:20 PM
Donald Trump News: Recently, a sharp altercation was seen between US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro. The dispute deepened when Colombia prevented two planes carrying deported migrants from the US from landing in its country. In response, the US took tough steps against Colombia, which soured the relations between the two countries.Start of the disputeColombian President Petro made it clear that his government demands respectful treatment of Colombian migrants. He launched a scathing attack on the US, saying that the US cannot treat Colombian citizens like criminals. Petro said, "We will not accept deported migrants until the Trump administration agrees to a protocol that respects their dignity."Trump's counterattackDonald Trump linked the issue to America's national security. He said on his social media platform 'Truth Social' that Petro's decision is a threat to America's security. Trump wrote, "We will not allow the Colombian government to violate their legal obligations." With this, the US announced visa restrictions on Colombian leaders and their families. Trump also indicated that these are just initial steps and more stringent measures may come in the future.Gustavo Petro's sharp replyAfter Trump's comments, Petro gave a long and sharp reply on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Petro accused Trump of greed and racial bias, saying, "You can try to stage a coup with your economic power and arrogance, but I will stand up for the honor of Colombia." Petro also said that he has no interest in visiting the US and termed it "boring".Historical context of the disputeColombia and the US have historically had close relations. The two countries have a free trade agreement, and Colombia has been considered a close ally by the US for decades. Despite this, Gustavo Petro's policies and his tough stance with the US administration have caused a rift in this relationship.What does the future say?Although the White House later said that the Trump administration had suspended the sanctions after agreeing on certain conditions, the bitterness between the two leaders is clearly visible. This conflict between Trump and Petro is not limited to the issue of migration; it has become a symbol of a broader power struggle and political differences.It will be interesting to see how this dispute is resolved in the times to come. Is this just a temporary tussle, or will it have a long-term impact on the relations between the two countries? For now, it is certain that it will take a long time for the relations between Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro to become normal.