Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced his intention to end Colombia's global partnership with NATO, criticizing the alliance's role in conflicts such as the Gaza war. Petro condemned NATO as an "army of darkness" that drops bombs on children and stated there is no alternative but to leave the partnership. Colombia became the first Latin American country to join NATO as a global partner in 2017. In addition to distancing Colombia from NATO, Petro has taken measures to prevent Colombian coal exports from reaching Israel, citing ethical concerns related to the conflict in Gaza. He has called on the Wayúu community to block operations at the Cerrejón coal mine if coal continues to be shipped to Israel. The Colombian government has prohibited coal sales to Israel, and Petro has ordered the Colombian Navy to stop ships carrying coal to Israel. He also threatened to unilaterally alter the concession contract with Glencore, the operator of the Cerrejón mine, if exports to Israel persist.