Colombia's President Says 'I Will Resort to Weapons Again' should United States Launches an Attack.

President Trump and his Colombian counterpart have intensified the volume of their exchange, heightening tensions between the two countries after American military units targeted Venezuela with the aim of deposing the leader of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro from office.

"He has narcotics facilities and cocaine factories and that won't last much longer," Trump remarked.

Growing Rhetoric coupled with Claims

Speaking to the press over the weekend, Trump hinted at comparable armed intervention against Bogotá, asserting Colombia faces serious problems and led by a problematic figure who enjoys creating narcotics and selling it to the United States."

While Colombia stands as the world’s largest source of the narcotic, authorities have found no indication that President Gustavo Petro, elected two years ago, is personally involved in the business.

A Frayed Alliance

Colombia was historically a key ally of the US in the campaign combating drug cartels and enjoyed bipartisan support in Washington, yet ties have worsened dramatically since Trump came to office.

Colombia’s narcotics trade is largely controlled by guerrilla factions including the Golf Clan, the National Liberation Army (ELN) and breakaway groups of the former Farc guerrillas, the majority of whose members demobilised after a historic peace agreement.

Petro's Strong Rebuttal

When asked whether a military operation comparable to Venezuela was a possibility for Colombia, Trump said: "That seems like a good idea from my perspective."

The Colombian leader, a former leftist guerrilla who demobilised decades ago, firmly denied Trump's claims. "I am not an illegitimate leader and I am not a drug trafficker," he affirmed.

"The US president speaks without knowledge. End the false accusations," he posted online.

"Should American forces attack civilians, they will become numerous insurgents in the mountains. And should they arrest me, whom a significant portion of the population holds in high esteem, they will provoke the powerful force of the populace," Petro warned.

From Fighter to President

The president dedicated part of his youth belonging with the radical M-19 armed organization though it is believed to have ever engaged in fighting. Following his disarmament, he participated in drafting a new constitution in 1991 and eventually served as an influential politician. He held the office of mayor of the Colombian capital before winning president.

"I made a vow to never again hold a weapon again ... but for the homeland I would take up the fight," he said.

Reinforced Protection and Broad Condemnation

Colombia's defense chief announced that the president’s security detail had received additional support.

Several members of Colombia’s right wing opposition have allied themselves with Trump, yet figures spanning Colombian politics have condemned the notion of a US attack against their nation.

Political and Financial Strains

American authorities cancelled his travel authorization subsequent to he encouraged American soldiers to refuse orders that violate law. Later, in October, it placed asset freezes against the president, his wife and several associates.

Simultaneously while America bolstered its troop levels near Venezuela and striking suspected drug boats to pressure Venezuela’s Maduro, the US have also conducted attacks on boats in the eastern Pacific region adjacent to Colombia.