Trump Threatens Colombia After Venezuela Raid; Petro Warns of 'Jaguar' Uprising

• Donald Trump suggested Colombia could face US military action after a Venezuela raid, calling the country "very sick" and its President Gustavo Petro a "sick man" involved in cocaine.
• Trump's comments mark a sharp escalation against Colombia, a traditional US ally, and signal widening US pressure in Latin America.
• President Petro vehemently rejected Trump's "slander," denying drug ties and warning that US intervention would destabilize Colombia, leading to a "jaguar" uprising of guerrillas and people.
• Despite Colombia being the largest cocaine producer, there's no evidence linking President Petro to drug trafficking; he has a past as a demobilized M-19 guerrilla.
• The confrontation follows deteriorating US-Colombia relations, including visa revocation and sanctions on Petro, amidst increased US military presence in the region.

Why It Matters: Trump's threats against Colombia spark fierce backlash from President Petro, escalating regional tensions.