Overview
- The U.S. recalled Chargé d’Affaires John T. McNamara for urgent consultations, citing “baseless and reprehensible statements” from senior Colombian officials.
- President Gustavo Petro responded by calling home Ambassador Daniel García Peña to review progress on the bilateral agenda.
- Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia resigned after a dispute with Petro over a passport contract, becoming the latest senior official to exit his administration.
- Colombia’s Attorney General opened an investigation following El País’s publication of secret audio in which ex-foreign minister Álvaro Leyva sought U.S. support for a coup against Petro.
- The State Department has warned of further measures to signal deep concern as migration, trade and security disputes continue to strain ties.