Colombia's President Gustavo Petro. AFP File
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Firstpost22-12-2025, 08:12

Colombia's Petro Taunts Trump: 'Give Back Stolen Texas, California!' Amid Tensions

  • Colombian President Gustavo Petro taunted Donald Trump over historical US territorial acquisitions.
  • Petro demanded Trump "give back" Texas, California, and southern US states, calling them "invaded" and "stolen."
  • This was a direct response to Trump's demand for Venezuela to return seized US oil assets.
  • Trump accused Venezuela of illegally taking US oil rights, demanding their return.
  • The US is reportedly considering further blockade and seizure of Venezuelan tankers, impacting oil exports.

Why It Matters: Petro challenges Trump's demands for Venezuelan oil by citing historical US territorial "theft."

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