Colombian President Petro’s Dubious Lisbon Spending Raises Accountability Questions

President Gustavo Petro of Colombia finds himself at the center of a storm not just for foreign allegations but for his own financial decisions during an official trip to Portugal. The revelation that Petro spent approximately 40 euros at a Lisbon burdel is more than a scandalous footnote—it is emblematic of broader questions about governance and accountability that resonate far beyond Colombia’s borders.How Does This Reflect on Leadership and National Sovereignty?In the face of accusations from the United States labeling him and close associates as linked to narcotrafficking, which led to frozen accounts and diplomatic tensions, Petro sought to defend...