US President Donald Trump described Colombia as "very sick" and its government as run by "a sick man who likes making cocaine," suggesting military intervention "sounds good to me." Colombian President Gustavo Petro responded strongly, ordering security forces not to shoot at citizens and to prioritize the Colombian flag. Petro urged Latin American unity against perceived US aggression, while a political scientist noted Petro's personal reaction and divided domestic support for his confrontational stance, particularly among business sectors reliant on US trade.