Gustavo Petro Accuses Trump of Using Drug Fight as Pretext for Seizing Venezuela's Oil Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the United States of disguising its intentions to control Venezuela's oil under the guise of combating drug trafficking. Petro criticized US President Donald Trump, stating, "They are preparing to conquer Venezuela. It's not about drug trafficking; it's all lies... It's just an excuse to attack Venezuela because they want to keep its oil." He condemned recent US strikes near Venezuela, where he claimed 27 people died, labeling these actions as breaches of international law and sovereignty. The US, in response, declared readiness to use all available means to combat drug trafficking, following increased military activity in the Caribbean Sea targeting vessels allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela. Colombia and Venezuela have raised concerns about these operations, denouncing them as lacking evidence and breaching international norms, potentially escalating regional tensions.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the United States of disguising its intentions to control Venezuela's oil under the guise of combating drug trafficking.

Petro criticized US President Donald Trump, stating, "They are preparing to conquer Venezuela. It's not about drug trafficking; it's all lies... It's just an excuse to attack Venezuela because they want to keep its oil." He condemned recent US strikes near Venezuela, where he claimed 27 people died, labeling these actions as breaches of international law and sovereignty.

The US, in response, declared readiness to use all available means to combat drug trafficking, following increased military activity in the Caribbean Sea targeting vessels allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela. Colombia and Venezuela have raised concerns about these operations, denouncing them as lacking evidence and breaching international norms, potentially escalating regional tensions.