Colombian President Gustavo Petro has publicly criticized alleged restrictions placed on his official schedule during a visit to the United States. The complaints arose following the cancellation of a planned meeting with New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Petro also noted a previous cancellation of a meeting with Democratic Congressman Zohran Mamdani, suggesting a pattern of limitations. The Colombian leader did not specify the nature of the restrictions, but implied US authorities were involved in curtailing his engagements. This has sparked questions about diplomatic protocols and potential political motivations behind the limitations. Petro’s statements were made publicly, raising the issue to an international level. The US government has not yet responded to the allegations.