Colombia protests the United States revoking the visa of the country's president.

The Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 27th expressing a firm stance on the revocation of Colombian President Petro's visa by the United States. The statement pointed out that the United States is using visas as "diplomatic weapons," which goes against the spirit of relevant United Nations agreements and international law norms. According to the 1947 United Nations Headquarters Agreement, the United States, as the host country, has an obligation to ensure the smooth entry of delegations from all countries into the United Nations Headquarters for meetings. Refusing or revoking visas as "diplomatic weapons," hindering national representatives from participating in United Nations activities, violates the spirit of the United Nations Charter that guarantees freedom of participation and expression for all parties. If the host country cannot remain neutral, it may be necessary to seek a completely neutral new host country. The statement reaffirmed that Colombia speaking up for the Palestinian people is a "moral and political obligation" in the face of potential serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights abuses, and should not be interpreted as illegal behavior. Petro confirmed on the same day on social media that his US visa had been revoked, but "it doesn't matter." The US government's decision damages the principle of immunity on which the United Nations and its General Assembly rely. He suggested moving the UN Headquarters from New York to "a more democratic place." On the 26th, Petro participated in a demonstration in support of Palestine outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The US State Department revoked his visa to the US that day on the grounds that Petro "urged US soldiers to disobey orders and incited violence." It was reported that Petro returned to the Colombian capital, Bogota, in the early morning of the 27th.