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    Colombia's Petro says drug traffickers want to kill him with missiles

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on February 18, 2025

    1 min read

    Last updated: January 26, 2026

    In a press conference, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro reveals alarming threats from drug traffickers who allegedly possess missiles intended to target his plane, highlighting escalating violence in the country.
    Colombia's President Petro discusses missile threats from drug traffickers - Global Banking & Finance Review
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    Quick Summary

    Colombian President Gustavo Petro alleges drug traffickers plan to target him with missiles due to his anti-drug efforts, though no evidence was presented.

    Colombia's President Petro Claims Drug Traffickers Targeting Him with Missiles

    BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday said drug traffickers have acquired two missiles which they plan to fire at his plane, in order to kill him, citing the success of his efforts to tackle the drug trade.

    "You know that they want to shoot a missile at my plane, which the drug traffickers bought and have stored there. Not one, but two missiles. We know who they are, but we have to act," Petro said - without presenting evidence - during the possession of the new director of Colombia's national police.

    (Reporting by Luis Jaime Acosta; Writing by Oliver Griffin)

    Key Takeaways

    • •President Petro claims drug traffickers plan to attack him.
    • •Two missiles allegedly acquired to target Petro's plane.
    • •Petro's efforts against drug trade cited as motive.
    • •No evidence presented for the missile threat claim.
    • •Colombian national police involved in the situation.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Colombia's Petro says drug traffickers want to kill him with missiles

    1What did President Petro claim about drug traffickers?

    President Gustavo Petro claimed that drug traffickers have acquired two missiles intended to target his plane.

    2How many missiles do the drug traffickers reportedly have?

    Petro stated that the drug traffickers have not one, but two missiles stored for the purpose of attacking him.

    3What is President Petro's response to the threat?

    Petro mentioned that they know who the traffickers are and emphasized the need for action against them.

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