Gustavo Petro will not be able to travel to the United States before the end of his term on August 7: the Trump administration has not approved his visa.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro may be unable to travel to the United States before his term ends on August 7, 2026, due to the Trump administration's failure to approve his visa. According to reports revealed by Caracol Radio and cited by Infobae, the administrative roadblock directly impacts the Colombian president's plans for international departures during the final days of his administration.

Simultaneously, U.S. federal and state authorities have declared a state of emergency over severe wildfires in the country's northwest. The crisis has forced the evacuation of more than 65,000 people, destroyed approximately 700 structures, and prompted federal support for Spokane, Washington, as authorities elevate preparedness levels ahead of peak fire season activity.