A fierce power struggle has erupted within Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s inner circle, pitting two of his closest allies—Interior Minister Armando Benedetti and Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia—against each other. According to a new report, the feud has escalated from personal disputes to legal warfare, with both sides trading accusations that threaten the stability of Petro’s government.
A disturbing report from Colombian outlet Noticias Caracol has uncovered a growing trend in international arms smuggling, where U.S.-purchased firearms are shipped to Colombia hidden inside everyday electronics. These weapons are ending up in the hands of terrorist organizations like the FARC and ELN.
Former Colombian Foreign Minister Álvaro Leyva leveled serious accusations against President Gustavo Petro in a public letter on April 22, claiming the far-left leader suffers from drug addiction and is being manipulated by his closest advisors. Leyva, who served under Petro from August 2022 to May 2024, said the president’s alleged condition poses a national security threat.
An aide to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Diego de la Vega, has self-deported to Colombia after living in the U.S. illegally for years. De la Vega, who overstayed his visa after arriving in the U.S. as a child, left the country in December following President Donald Trump’s election and his administration’s renewed focus on deporting illegal immigrants.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged all illegal immigrants in the United States to return to Colombia "immediately." He offered to provide "productive loans" in return.
President Donald Trump has announced a series of sanctions against Colombia following its refusal to accept deportation flights from the United States.
