Colombia's Petro warns of Latin American 'uprising'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has issued a stark warning that continued U.S. pressure on dissenting Latin American leaders could provoke a regional 'uprising' against Washington's influence. He compared the current U.S. sanctions regime to the colonial system imposed by the King of Spain centuries ago, which historically led to rebellion. Petro accused the United States of using sanctions as a tool to pressure 'undesirable politicians' and threaten countries with different political views. His comments highlight escalating diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and left-leaning governments in Latin America.