Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on December 2, local time, expressing concern over US President Trump's threat to take military action against Colombia on the grounds of “cracking down on drug smuggling.” Colombia is strongly committed to fighting drug trafficking while respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms. The statement said that it is necessary to resolve the tension caused by the interaction between the international anti-drug system and human rights and public health issues. The statement reaffirmed Colombia's respect for peace, national sovereignty and international law. As part of Latin America and the Caribbean, Colombia rejects any threat of external aggression that harms the dignity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Colombian people. Colombia calls on fraternal countries in the region to strengthen their unity and maintain unity in the face of any external intervention that attempts to destroy sovereignty.

Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on December 2, local time, expressing concern over US President Trump's threat to take military action against Colombia on the grounds of “cracking down on drug smuggling.” Colombia is strongly committed to fighting drug trafficking while respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms. The statement said that it is necessary to resolve the tension caused by the interaction between the international anti-drug system and human rights and public health issues. The statement reaffirmed Colombia's respect for peace, national sovereignty and international law. As part of Latin America and the Caribbean, Colombia rejects any threat of external aggression that harms the dignity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Colombian people. Colombia calls on fraternal countries in the region to strengthen their unity and maintain unity in the face of any external intervention that attempts to destroy sovereignty.