Colombia to Sell Seized Gold to Fund Medical Treatment for Injured Children in Gaza

BOGOTÁ (International Desk) — In a powerful humanitarian gesture, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced that all gold confiscated from drug traffickers will be sold to finance medical treatment for injured children in Gaza.

President Petro stated, “We will do what the rich nations have failed to do.” He emphasized that Colombia stands in solidarity with the innocent victims of war and will use its resources to support humanitarian causes rather than letting them go to waste.

The move has drawn widespread international attention, with rights groups and global observers praising the initiative as a bold act of compassion and moral leadership amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Analysts say the decision reflects Colombia’s growing commitment to global justice, peace, and solidarity, extending the country’s humanitarian outreach beyond Latin America.