Colombian President Gustavo Petro delivered a bold and uncompromising speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2025. In front of global leaders, he strongly criticized the United States and Israel for policies harming innocent civilians and perpetuating injustice, becoming a diplomatic threat and drawing global attention with his courageous address.
Petro demanded international accountability for U.S. officials, including President Donald Trump, describing the victims of military operations as "poor youth of Latin America" rather than criminals. He condemned the violence in Gaza as "genocide" and called for UN-backed peacekeeping forces to intervene and protect Palestinian civilians.
The speech triggered diplomatic tension, with the U.S. delegation walking out. Petro also highlighted U.S. immigration and drug policies as instruments of systemic inequality and urged a global shift towards justice and human rights.
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