The island of Santa Rosa, located in the Amazon River between Colombia and Peru, has recently been designated a federal district by the Peruvian government. Colombian President Gustavo Petro claims that Peru's actions constitute the annexation of the island, which could restrict access to the Amazon River for Colombia's city of Leticia. This long-standing dispute over Santa Rosa centers on historical treaties from the early 20th century, with Peru maintaining control based on these treaties while Colombia opposes this claim, arguing the island's emergence contradicts the terms of the treaties.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused Peru of annexing Santa Rosa, claiming that Peru's actions could block Leticia's access to the Amazon River.
Petro emphasized that Peru has appropriated Santa Rosa by law, resuscitating a longstanding territorial dispute between Colombia and Peru.
The control of Santa Rosa has been debated for nearly a century, with Peru claiming ownership based on treaties from 1922 and 1929.
Colombia argues that Santa Rosa had not emerged from the Amazon at the time of the treaties, asserting the island belongs to them.
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