LBCI

Colombian president ready to 'take up arms' in face of Trump threats

World News

05-01-2026 | 10:03

Share

Share

Colombian president ready to 'take up arms' in face of Trump threats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Monday he would "take up arms" in the face of threats from U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, who over the weekend seized the leader of neighboring Venezuela in a military strike.

Petro, a former guerrilla who has for months been the target of insults and threats from Trump, said on X: "I swore not to touch a weapon again... but for the homeland I will take up arms again."

Trump said over the weekend that Petro should "watch his ass" and described Colombia's first-ever leftist leader as "a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States."

AFP

World News

Colombia

Gustavo Petro

Donald Trump

Venezuela

Next

UN chief urges respect for states' political independence in Venezuela meeting

All dead, injured in Swiss fire disaster now identified: Police

Previous

Recommended For You

Iran, US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal

23:52

Iran, US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal

Venezuela welcomes 1,600 foreign rescuers in urgent search for quake survivors

11:49

Venezuela welcomes 1,600 foreign rescuers in urgent search for quake survivors

UN estimates nearly 6.8 mln people may be affected by Venezuela quakes

10:26

UN estimates nearly 6.8 mln people may be affected by Venezuela quakes

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Afghanistan: AFP, USGS

10:23

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Afghanistan: AFP, USGS

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Israel defense minister says country may have to 'act again' against Iran

Middle East News

2026-04-30

Israel defense minister says country may have to 'act again' against Iran

Al-Hadath sources: Iranian delegation threatened to withdraw from talks over Israeli strikes in Lebanon

2026-06-20

Al-Hadath sources: Iranian delegation threatened to withdraw from talks over Israeli strikes in Lebanon

President Joseph Aoun condemns attacks on religious leaders, urges political restraint

2026-05-02

President Joseph Aoun condemns attacks on religious leaders, urges political restraint

NATO begins "Arctic Sentry," a mission to strengthen its presence in the Arctic

2026-02-11

NATO begins "Arctic Sentry," a mission to strengthen its presence in the Arctic

Videos

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

2026-06-06

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

2026-05-31

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

2026-03-25

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Berri urges Lebanese to avoid internal strife, quotes Imam Ali on times of discord

1

Berri urges Lebanese to avoid internal strife, quotes Imam Ali on times of discord

After Hezbollah supporters protest, Lebanese army vows to keep peace

2

After Hezbollah supporters protest, Lebanese army vows to keep peace

Israel's reading of Lebanon deal: Netanyahu presents agreement as strategic gain for Israel

3

Israel's reading of Lebanon deal: Netanyahu presents agreement as strategic gain for Israel

Amal Movement rejects Lebanon-Israel deal, warns of "political and sovereignty risks"

4

Amal Movement rejects Lebanon-Israel deal, warns of "political and sovereignty risks"

Israel defense minister says forces told to prepare for 'extended stay' in Lebanon

5

Israel defense minister says forces told to prepare for 'extended stay' in Lebanon

Hezbollah chief calls US-Israel-Lebanon deal 'grave blunder', deems it null and void

6

Hezbollah chief calls US-Israel-Lebanon deal 'grave blunder', deems it null and void

Lebanese president tells Trump state will assume responsibility for implementing Israel agreement

7

Lebanese president tells Trump state will assume responsibility for implementing Israel agreement

Aoun, Trump expected to hold phone call

8

Aoun, Trump expected to hold phone call

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More