Overview

• The State Department announced on X it will revoke Petro’s U.S. visa, alleging he urged American soldiers to disobey orders during a street protest.
• Petro joined a Times Square march against Benjamin Netanyahu during UN week, with reports estimating about 2,000 participants and noting Roger Waters’ presence.
• In his address at the UN, Petro called Netanyahu a “genocida” and said humanity cannot allow him to remain free.
• He proposed creating an international armed force to protect Palestinians and said he will open a list for Colombian volunteers to fight in Gaza, declaring he is willing to go.
• Reports did not specify when the revocation would take effect or any further U.S. measures, and background coverage notes Colombia severed ties with Israel in 2024.