Colombian President Gustavo Petro Urrego addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City on Sept. 23, 2025. Pamela Smith/AP Photo
The Republic of Colombia on Oct. 20 recalled its U.S. ambassador amid an ongoing dispute between its president, Gustavo Petro, and U.S. President Donald Trump.
The recall occurred after Trump announced he was imposing new tariffs and cutting subsidies to Colombia in response to the country’s alleged acquiescence in illegal drug manufacturing within its borders and the transport of drugs to the United States.
