Overview
- President Donald Trump announced the immediate suspension of all U.S. assistance to Colombia in a post on Truth Social.
- Colombia recalled its ambassador in Washington for consultations and formally rejected U.S. statements as a threat to sovereignty.
- The Pentagon said a recent Caribbean operation killed three suspected ELN or traffickers in international waters, a characterization Colombia challenges.
- President Gustavo Petro accused U.S. personnel of killing Colombian fisherman Alejandro Carranza in Colombian waters, an allegation that is disputed and not independently verified.
- Senator Lindsey Graham said significant tariffs on Colombia are being prepared, signaling additional economic measures after prior decertification and visa revocations.