On Friday, the US announced sanctions on President Gustavo Petro, who is accused of failing to curb illicit drug trafficking. The sanctions are further escalating the conflict between the two leaders, with Petro denouncing Trump for 'carrying out extrajudicial executions' by striking alleged drug-trafficking boats.

Tensions escalate between Trump and Colombia's Petro as U.S. conducts a deadly strike on drug-smuggling boat in Pacific.

Donald Trump calls President Gustavo Petro 'a very bad guy' as Colombian leader warns of legal action in US courts.