Colombia and Ecuador’s Trade Feud Exposes Globalist Failures and Threats to American Security

In a sharp escalation of tensions between two Andean neighbors, Ecuador’s decision to increase transportation fees for Colombian oil from $3 to $30 per barrel threatens not just economic livelihoods but also broader regional stability. This aggressive move follows Colombia’s suspension of electricity sales to Ecuador and is part of an unfolding trade war that should raise alarm bells for American policymakers focused on sovereignty and security. Why does this matter to the United States? For starters, instability in Latin America’s key energy corridors puts global oil markets—and by extension, American energy independence—under strain. Moreover, the conflict exposes the weakness...