Beirut: Colombian President Gustavo Petro has responded defiantly to the United States’ decision to revoke his visa, stating that he “doesn’t care” and criticizing Washington for its violation of international law over his stance on the war in Gaza.

According to National News Agency – Lebanon, President Petro took to social media to express his views on the matter. “I no longer have a visa to travel to the United States. I don’t care. I don’t need a visa . because I’m not only a Colombian citizen but a European citizen, and I truly consider myself a free person in the world,” Petro declared on Saturday.

In a separate post, the Colombian president addressed the situation in Gaza, condemning what he described as “Israel’s” crimes. He compared the situation to past events in Colombia, stating, “Humanity is against genocide, and in Colombia, there was a genocide against the people when fascist conservatives ordered the liberals to be defeated by blood and fire, and the genocide continued afterward, allied with drug trafficking.”

President Petro’s comments have sparked significant international attention and added tension to Colombia’s diplomatic relations with the United States.