Colombian President Petro’s Claims About U.S. Drug Policy Mask Real Threats to Regional Stability and American Security

In a recent statement from Puerto Asís, Colombia, President Gustavo Petro charged that the United States’ drug policies aimed at Colombia risk provoking a "possible invasion" of Venezuela. This alarming claim comes on the heels of U.S. maritime operations targeting drug trafficking vessels near Venezuelan waters—actions that have drawn both international scrutiny and deadly consequences.Are Political Agendas Distracting from America’s Security Imperatives?Petro's narrative paints Washington as an aggressor violating human rights resolutions while daring to confront narcotrafficking at its source. Yet one must ask: Who truly threatens the stability of this crucial neighborhood? For years, Venezuelan-backed illicit networks have facilitated...