Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared on Monday that he is ready to "take up arms" in response to the threats from American President Donald Trump, following the operation to capture Nicolas Maduro.

The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, reacted vehemently after the capture of Nicolas Maduro by Delta Force, stating that he will "take up arms" in defense of his homeland, despite his oath not to use weapons. His comments come in the wake of verbal attacks from American President Donald Trump, who accused Petro of involvement in drug trafficking. Petro criticized the American military deployment in the Caribbean, which began with attacks on ships suspected of drug trafficking and culminated in the raid on Caracas. He also highlighted the dangers of military aggression, warning that attacks can lead to collateral damage, including children. The Trump administration imposed financial sanctions on Petro and his family, removing Colombia from the list of allied countries in the fight against drugs.