India, Jan. 5 -- Colombian President Gustavo Petro responded to US President Donald Trump on Monday, defending his government's anti-narcotics operations, including major cocaine seizures and coca crop reduction.

Petro's response comes after US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned him following a US military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

In a lengthy post on X, Petro said he would first review Trump's remarks in ''English translate'' before responding. "Today, I will check if Trump's words in English translate as the national press says. Therefore, later I will respond to them once I know what Trump's illegitimate threat really means,'' he said.

Petro also criticised US Senator Marco Rubio, accusing him...