Deadly Violence in Colombia Exposes Flaws in Petro’s Failed Guerrilla Peace Strategy

Colombia is once again marred by brutal violence as anti-government guerrilla groups stage coordinated, deadly attacks that have left at least 19 people dead. These assaults—including a devastating car bombing near a military aviation school and the downing of a police helicopter in northern Antioquia—underscore the catastrophic consequences of President Gustavo Petro’s controversial "total peace" approach. How Did Colombia Return to Chaos Despite a Historic Peace Deal? The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), once among Latin America's most feared insurgents, officially disarmed following a landmark peace deal in 2016. Yet factions splintered and continued to wage terror campaigns, exploiting...