Colombia's President Petro Ready to 'Take Up Arms' After Trump's Threats

• Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared readiness to "take up arms" following threats from US President Donald Trump.
• Petro's statement on X came after a US military operation to seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
• Trump warned Petro to "watch his a**" and accused him of drug-related activities, imposing sanctions and removing Colombia from a US allies list.
• Petro, a former M-19 guerrilla, has frequently clashed with Trump and criticized the expanding US military presence in the Caribbean.
• Petro defended his anti-narcotics strategy but warned against military action, stating it could lead to civilian casualties or unleash a "popular jaguar."

Why It Matters: Colombia's Petro vows to fight back against Trump's threats, escalating US-Colombia tensions.