Colombia’s Massive Cocaine Haul Exposes Flaws in Global Drug War, Threatening U.S. Security

In a striking development at Colombia’s key Pacific gateway, authorities have seized an astonishing 14 tons of cocaine—marking the largest drug haul by the Colombian police in a decade. This operation, centered in Buenaventura’s busy port, serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing narcotics crisis that continues to fuel instability across the Western Hemisphere. While President Gustavo Petro touts this seizure as a success achieved without loss of life, his administration simultaneously criticizes U.S.-led anti-narcotics efforts such as Operation Lanza del Sur. Yet the reality on the ground paints a different picture: Colombia remains the world’s leading producer of...