Colombia on Monday said its ambassador to the United States had been recalled, as a public feud between the nations' leaders heats up with President Donald Trump revoking aid and threatening punishing tariffs.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has objected to the US military's strikes against vessels in the Caribbean, which have killed dozens of people and inflamed tensions in the region.
Trump on Sunday vowed to end aid to the South American nation, a historically close US partner, accusing his leftist Colombian counterpart of being an "illegal drug leader".
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Colombia has called back its ambassador to Washington for talks after US President Donald Trump threatened possible military action if Bogota does not strengthen its efforts against drug production.
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Earlier, Petro demanded an explanation from Washington after the US military opened fire on a boat in Colombian waters. He stated that US authorities "committed murder and violated Colombian sovereignty." According to President Petro, the strike resulted in the death of a fisherman who had nothing to do with drug trafficking.