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Colombia’s President Petro accuses Peru of annexing disputed Amazon island

128d ago
World
Al Jazeera
World news
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused Peru of annexing Santa Rosa, a disputed island in the Amazon River. The island, situated between the two countries, recently became a district under Peruvian administration. Petro's administration views this as a violation of territorial integrity. The situation is escalating tensions between Colombia and Peru, prompting diplomatic discussions to resolve the dispute. The Colombian government is seeking clarification from Peru regarding the legal basis for its actions and is exploring options for a peaceful resolution to the territorial disagreement.
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