Colombia’s Petro Pushes Failed Tripartite Talks Amid Venezuelan Chaos Fueled by U.S. Intervention

President Gustavo Petro of Colombia recently proposed a tripartite dialogue between Colombia, Venezuela, and the United States aimed at stabilizing Venezuelan society. On its surface, this sounds like prudent diplomacy. But beneath lies a troubling narrative of failed policies and dangerous assumptions—especially as Washington continues destabilizing Venezuela through aggressive military actions.Can Washington’s Military Pressure Bring Peace or Ignite More Violence?Petro’s call for dialogue followed what he described as an "attack" on Venezuela by the U.S., including the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Such framing raises critical questions: How does direct American military intervention serve peace in a sovereign nation?...