Colombian Leader Says 'I Will Return to Arms Again' should American Forces Intervenes Militarily.

President Trump along with his Colombian counterpart have intensified the volume of their exchange, increasing tensions in their relations after American military units targeted Venezuela with the aim of deposing President Nicolás Maduro from his position.

"He has cocaine mills and processing labs and that won't last much longer," Trump remarked.

Growing Threats coupled with Allegations

Talking to reporters over the weekend, the US president suggested comparable use of force against Colombia, claiming the nation faces serious problems and “run by an unwell individual who likes making the drug and selling it to America."

Although Colombia remains the leading source of the narcotic, authorities have found no indication that President Gustavo Petro, the nation's current leader, is in any way tied to the trade.

A Deteriorating Partnership

Colombia was historically a key ally of the US in the fight against narcotics trade and benefited from wide political approval in the US capital, yet ties have deteriorated significantly since Trump assumed the presidency.

Colombia’s drug trade is predominantly run by illegal armed groups including one major cartel, another leftist insurgency and dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc), most of its former fighters laid down arms subsequent to a 2016 peace deal.

Colombia's Strong Answer

In response to a query whether armed intervention similar to Venezuela was on the cards regarding Colombia, Trump responded: "It sounds good to me."

The Colombian leader, a former leftist guerrilla who demobilised in the 1990s, categorically refuted these allegations. "I am neither illegitimate nor am I a drug trafficker," he stated.

"He comments uninformed. Cease defaming me," he posted in a post.

"If US bombs target rural communities, they will transform into numerous insurgents in the mountains. And if they detain me, which a significant portion of the population loves and respects, they will release the ‘jaguar’ of the nation," Petro warned.

From Insurgent to Leader

The president dedicated a period in his early life participating of the leftist M-19 guerrilla group but is not believed to have ever engaged in fighting. Upon leaving the group, he took part in drafting a new constitution in the early 90s subsequently becoming an influential politician. He was mayor of the Colombian capital before being elected the nation's highest office.

"I swore to abstain from using arms again ... but for Colombia I shall resume the fight," he said.

Increased Security along with Broad Rejection

The Colombian defence minister announced that the president’s personal security had received additional support.

A segment of Colombia’s conservative opposition have allied themselves with Trump's stance, but voices spanning the political spectrum have denounced the notion of American military action on Colombia.

Diplomatic and Financial Strains

Washington withdrew Petro’s visa after he called on US military personnel to disobey unlawful commands. Later, in October, authorities imposed financial sanctions on Petro, his spouse and several key allies.

Simultaneously while America bolstered its military presence in the region and striking alleged narcotics traffickers against Venezuela’s Maduro, US forces executed strikes on maritime targets in Pacific waters near Colombia.