Petro Claims U.S. and Israeli Agencies Plotting to Arrest Him for Political Silence

Colombian President Gustavo Petro alleges a conspiracy by the United States and Israeli agencies to silence him politically, following recent sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury.

On Friday, President of Colombia Gustavo Petro claimed that the United States and Israeli intelligence agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency and Mossad, are plotting to arrest him.
Petros comments came after the U.S. Treasury announced sanctions against him, which he believes are part of a broader attempt to silence his administrations policies.
He expressed hope that democratic forces in the United States and Latin America would intervene to prevent his potential incarceration amid these allegations.

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This situation underscores escalating tensions between Colombia and the United States, particularly regarding drug policy and political dissent. It raises concerns about foreign influence in national governance and the implications for Colombias democracy.