White House Sees No De-escalation From Colombia’s Petro Amid Rising Tensions
As Washington tightens its grip on drug interdiction, the White House dismisses any signs of cooperation from Colombia’s Gustavo Petro, escalating a diplomatic rift that strains America’s strategic interests in the region.
In a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges in U.S.-Colombia relations, the White House this Thursday bluntly declared no signs of de-escalation from Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s administration amid mounting tensions. The situation underscores the fragile state of cooperation between two nations critical to the fight against narcotics trafficking — a fight that directly impacts America’s national security. Karoline Leavitt, spokesperson for President Donald Trump’s administration, did not mince words when addressing reporters: “We are not seeing any de-escalation from Colombia's unstable leader at this time.” Her comments followed Trump’s earlier direct accusations branding Petro as a "leader of narcotrafficking"...
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