U.S. Warns Colombia: Risking Bilateral Ties Threatens Regional Stability and American Interests

Upon returning from intense consultations in Washington, John T. McNamara, head of the U.S. mission in Colombia, delivered a stark warning: the Colombian government's recent statements and policies imperil a historically close, mutually beneficial alliance crucial to American national interests. Is Colombia’s Current Leadership Undermining a Strategic Ally? McNamara did not mince words when addressing concerns about rhetoric at the highest levels of Bogotá's government. The United States — with good reason — views these developments as threatening to fracture one of its key partnerships in Latin America, just when regional stability faces mounting challenges. For decades, Colombia has stood...