September 27, 2025
Marco Rubio Revokes Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s U.S. Visa
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Revokes Visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro After Fiery NYC Rally Speech Urging U.S. Soldiers to Disobey Orders In a dramatic turn of events that underscores the fragility of U.S.–Colombia relations, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro. The decision came swiftly after Petro’s controversial appearance at a rally in New York City on September 26, 2025, where he urged American soldiers to disobey orders and called for the formation of what he described as a “world salvation army” to resist tyranny. The remarks, which drew immediate