Colombian Court Forces President Petro to Apologize for Attacking Female Journalists — A Stark Reminder for America

In a striking rebuke to Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, the Constitutional Court has mandated a public apology within five days for his inflammatory remarks labeling female journalists as "muñecas de la mafia" ("mafia dolls") during an official ceremony in 2024. This ruling not only protects the fundamental rights of those journalists but serves as a cautionary tale on the abuse of executive power—a lesson America must heed in defending our free press and national sovereignty. When Political Rhetoric Crosses the Line, Who Holds the Powerful Accountable? Petro’s derogatory comments came at the inauguration of Colombia's new ombudswoman, wherein he accused...