Colombian Leader Says 'I Would Return to Arms Again' should American Forces Intervenes Militarily.

President Trump along with Colombia's president have escalated the volume in their verbal conflict, further raising tensions between the two countries after US forces attacked Venezuela with the aim of deposing President Nicolás Maduro from his position.

"He runs drug factories and cocaine factories and is not going to be doing it very long," Trump added.

Escalating Tensions coupled with Accusations

Addressing the press over the weekend, the American leader suggested similar use of force against Colombia, claiming Colombia is also "very ill" and governed by an unwell individual who enjoys creating the drug and distributing it to the US."

While Colombia stands as the globe's biggest cocaine-producing country, there is no evidence linking President Gustavo Petro, the nation's current leader, is directly involved in the business.

A Strained Relationship

This nation for decades served as a close partner of the US in the struggle against narcotics trade and enjoyed wide political approval in the US capital, yet ties have worsened markedly after Trump came to office.

Colombia’s illicit drug economy is mainly overseen by guerrilla factions like one major cartel, the National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident factions of the former Farc guerrillas, the majority of whose members disbanded after a landmark accord.

Colombia's Strong Rebuttal

When asked whether military intervention similar to Venezuela was on the cards regarding Colombia, Trump replied: "I like the sound of that from my perspective."

The Colombian leader, a former leftist guerrilla who left armed struggle in the 1990s, categorically refuted the accusations. "I am no an illegitimate leader and I am not involved in narcotics," he declared.

"Trump speaks without knowledge. Cease defaming me," he expressed online.

"If US bombs target rural communities, they will transform into numerous insurgents in the mountains. And should they arrest the nation's leader, whom a significant portion of Colombians loves and respects, they will release the powerful force of the nation," he admonished.

From Insurgent to Statesman

He passed part of his youth belonging with the radical M-19 armed organization but is not believed he did not took part in armed clashes. Following his disarmament, he was involved in creating a new constitution in the early 90s and eventually served as a prominent senator. He served as mayor of Bogotá before being elected the presidency.

"I pledged not to touch a gun ... but for Colombia I would take up the fight," he affirmed.

Reinforced Protection along with Widespread Condemnation

The Colombian defence minister stated that the national leader's security detail had received additional support.

A segment of Colombia’s political right have allied themselves with Trump, but voices from across Colombian politics have denounced the notion of a US attack against their nation.

Bilateral and Financial Pressure

The US withdrew the president's entry visa after he called on American soldiers to ignore orders that violate law. In October, the US enacted asset freezes against the president, his spouse and a number of key allies.

Concurrently while America bolstered its military presence near Venezuela and striking alleged narcotics traffickers against Venezuela’s Maduro, the US have also conducted operations against vessels in the eastern Pacific region near Colombia.