Colombia-Ecuador Trade War Exposes Border Security Failures Amid Rising Cocaine Exports

In the tangled web of narcotrafficking along the Colombia-Ecuador border, President Gustavo Petro’s recent claims that cocaine exports are "increasingly Ecuadorian" shine a harsh light on security gaps that have broader implications for U.S. national interests. While Washington rightly prioritizes a secure southern border at home, neglecting instability across Latin America only fuels the global drug trade that ultimately invades American communities.Is This Trade War Just a Distraction from Real Border Security?The ongoing tariff escalation between Bogotá and Quito is more than a mere commercial dispute—it underscores how both governments struggle to control their porous frontiers. Ecuador’s hike of import...