Colombia’s Petro Challenges Trump’s Authority, Threatening US Interests in Hemisphere

In a brazen display of diplomatic insubordination, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has openly rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s authority, declaring, “He is not king in Colombia,” amid a heated confrontation over the war on drugs. This defiance not only undermines longstanding hemispheric cooperation but also threatens American national interests at a time when a strong partnership with Colombia is vital to stopping the flow of narcotics and countering regional instability. Is Petro’s Stance Putting America’s Southern Border Security at Risk? Petro’s outright dismissal of Trump—who warned that Colombia was “out of control” regarding drug enforcement—reflects a dangerous departure from...