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In a remarkable turn of events, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has responded swiftly to President Donald Trump’s recent revocation of his U.S. visa. Within an hour of the announcement, Petro declared his commitment to resolving the issue, vowing to send a presidential plane to retrieve Colombian nationals facing deportation.

Trump’s decision to revoke Petro’s visa followed criticism from the U.S. regarding Colombia’s handling of deportations. Trump, in a statement, accused the Colombian government of failing to take back deported citizens, a matter of significant concern for the U.S. administration.

“Uncle Trump,” as Petro humorously referred to the president, seemed to prompt an immediate shift in policy. Less than sixty minutes after the visa revocation, Petro publicly declared, “We will send a presidential plane to bring home our citizens currently in the United States.”

This response marks a swift pivot in Colombia’s foreign policy approach, prioritizing the repatriation of its citizens to avoid further diplomatic fallout with the U.S. It remains to be seen how this decision will impact Colombia’s domestic politics and Petro’s standing with both his supporters and critics.