Colombia is facing a political crisis following revelations that former Foreign Minister Álvaro Leyva sought support from individuals close to former U.S. President Donald Trump to remove President Gustavo Petro from office. Spanish newspaper El País obtained secret audio recordings and testimonies indicating Leyva's efforts to garner international pressure, including meetings with U.S. congressional members, to oust Petro and install Vice President Francia Márquez as his replacement. Márquez has denied any involvement in the alleged plot and has requested the Colombian Attorney General's office to investigate the matter. President Petro has publicly condemned the plan, describing it as an act of vengeance, and has demanded that Márquez and Leyva provide explanations before the justice system. Subsequently, Petro filed a criminal complaint against Leyva for conspiracy, treason, defamation, and incitement to commit crimes. The controversy has led to widespread political condemnation across Colombia. Amid the turmoil, Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia, a close ally of Petro, resigned citing disagreements with recent government decisions, particularly related to passport issuance. The diplomatic strain extended to the United States, which recalled its Chargé d'Affaires in Bogotá, John T. McNamara, for urgent consultations. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the recall was in response to baseless and reprehensible statements from senior Colombian officials. The U.S. emphasized its commitment to bilateral relations despite the tensions. Colombian authorities have opened an official investigation into the audio recordings and the alleged conspiracy, with additional legal actions expected.