Colombia Seeks Trump Help After Accusing US-Backed Neighbor Of Bombing
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By Jack Cowhick
Published on March 17, 2026.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused Ecuador of bombing his country's territory and has called for President Donald Trump to intervene. Petro claimed that an explosive device was dropped from an aircraft near Colombia's border with Ecuador, suggesting tensions could escalate amid ongoing tariff and trade disputes. Ecuador denies the accusation, with President Daniel Noboa stating that his country is acting in its territory, not theirs. This comes after U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) launched joint strikes on narco-terrorist targets in Ecuador in March.
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