During a White House lunch on Oct. 21, Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio presented a policy document critical of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, advocating for targeted U.S. actions against him amid rising tensions between Colombia and the U.S. Following Trump’s previous accusations against Petro, the memo, featuring AI-generated images of Petro in a prison jumpsuit, has led to diplomatic strains, prompting Petro to recall Colombia’s ambassador and demand clarifications. The document proposed sanctions and investigations but did not suggest cutting aid or imposing tariffs. Subsequently, the U.S. Treasury announced sanctions against Petro, who has denied involvement in drug trafficking and plans to contest the sanctions in court.
