Colombian President Petro Claims Trump Revoked US Visa

Visa Revocation Claim

• 📌 Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated he believes the Trump administration revoked his US travel visa.
• 💡 This claim was made during a cabinet meeting in Bogota as Petro explained his inability to attend the IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington, D.C.
• 💬 Petro remarked, "I can no longer go because I believe they took away my visa," adding a jab about seeing "Donald Duck several times."

Background on Migrant Policy Pressure

• ⚠️ Earlier in the year, Petro faced pressure from President Trump to accept deported migrants.
• ⚡ Trump had threatened visa sanctions, travel inspections, and tariffs on Colombia after Petro initially refused to accept migrants.
• ✅ Following these threats, Petro reversed his stance and agreed to use his presidential plane to help return migrants to Colombia.
• 🗣️ A White House press secretary at the time stated, "Today's events make clear to the world that America is respected again."

State Department Response

• 🚫 The State Department declined to confirm or deny Petro's visa claim, citing the confidentiality of visa records.