'Come and Get Me': Colombia's Petro Challenges Trump After Venezuela Operation

• Colombian President Gustavo Petro challenged US President Donald Trump, echoing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro's earlier defiance.
• Petro's challenge came after a US military operation in Venezuela and Trump's accusations that Colombia's government is run by a "sick man" selling drugs to the US.
• A former leftist guerrilla, Petro warned of widespread resistance if the US bombs or arrests a popular president, vowing to take up arms again for his homeland.
• Trump had previously imposed sanctions on Petro and his family for alleged drug trafficking and expressed a desire to launch a campaign against Colombia.
• Colombia, the world's largest cocaine producer, stated it would maintain international relations based on dialogue and mutual respect, rejecting threats.

Why It Matters: Colombian President Petro defies Trump amidst US-Venezuela tensions and drug trafficking accusations.