Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he feared potential US military action against his country after a phone call with President Donald Trump, in remarks that underscored the tensions between Bogotá and Washington.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Monday that he is willing to “take up arms” in response to what he called

Panama is the only Latin American country the US has formally invaded, which occurred in 1989 under President George HW Bush. “Operation Just Cause” ostensibly was aimed at removing President Manuel Noriega, who was later convicted of drug trafficking and other offences.

Colombia's foreign minister on Tuesday said the country's military must defend the country's territory and sovereignty in the event of a hypothetical U.S. invasion.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro orders military deployment at Venezuela border after US claims large-scale strike and capture of Nicolas Maduro, explosions reported in Caracas

Colombia could face its own turmoil from the stunning turn of events both in violence and a mass influx of refugees.