Colombian President Warns 'I Would Resort to Weapons Once More' should United States Invades.

The US President along with Colombia's president have intensified the volume of their exchange, heightening strains between the two countries following American military units targeted Venezuela with the aim of deposing the leader of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro from his position.

"He operates drug factories and processing labs and his time is running out," the US president stated.

Rising Rhetoric and Allegations

Addressing journalists on Sunday, the American leader threatened comparable military action against Colombia, stating the nation is “very sick too” and governed by a problematic figure who likes making cocaine and distributing it to America."

Although Colombia remains the world’s largest producer of cocaine, authorities have found no indication that President Gustavo Petro, the nation's current leader, is in any way involved in the business.

A Strained Alliance

The country was historically a close partner of the US in the fight against drug trafficking and benefited from wide political approval in Washington, however, the relationship have soured markedly following Trump was elected.

The nation's illicit drug economy is mainly overseen by criminal organizations such as one major cartel, the National Liberation Army (ELN) and breakaway groups of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc), a large contingent of whom demobilised following a 2016 peace deal.

The President's Defiant Answer

Upon being questioned if armed intervention comparable to Venezuela was on the cards against his country, Trump responded: "That seems like a good idea from my perspective."

Petro, an ex-guerrilla fighter who disarmed decades ago, categorically refuted Trump's claims. "I am neither an illegitimate leader and certainly not involved in narcotics," he declared.

"He comments without information. End the false accusations," he wrote online.

"If US bombs target civilians, they will become a multitude of fighters in the mountains. And should they arrest the president, which a significant portion of Colombians loves and respects, they will unleash the powerful force of the nation," the president cautioned.

From Insurgent to President

He passed some years as a young man participating of the leftist M-19 armed organization although reports indicate that he never engaged in fighting. Upon leaving the group, he took part in drafting the nation's constitution over three decades ago and later became a prominent senator. He was mayor of the capital city prior to his election president.

"I pledged to never again hold arms again ... but in defense of my country I will take up weapons once more," he vowed.

Increased Security along with Broad Opposition

The Colombian defence minister stated that Petro's personal security had been reinforced.

Several members of Colombia’s right wing opposition have allied themselves with Trump, but voices spanning the ideological divide have condemned the possibility of American military action against their nation.

Bilateral and Financial Pressure

The US revoked the president's entry visa subsequent to he urged US military personnel to ignore orders that violate law. Later, in October, the US enacted economic restrictions against the president, his wife and several key allies.

Simultaneously as the US increased its troop levels near Venezuela and bombing alleged narcotics traffickers against Venezuela’s Maduro, American military assets executed attacks against vessels in the eastern Pacific region near Colombia.