Deadly Attack on Colombian Police Helicopter Exposes Global Security Threats to America

In a grim reminder that global instability directly impacts American safety, a police helicopter in Colombia’s Antioquia region was violently attacked—allegedly by a drone—leaving eight officers dead and eight more wounded. This assault, claimed by the notorious Frente 36 faction of FARC dissidents, targeted troops conducting eradication of coca plantations, the very lifeblood of international narcotrafficking networks that fuel crime south of our border. How Long Will Washington Ignore These Transnational Threats? President Gustavo Petro confirmed the tragic losses, while local authorities scrambled to provide emergency care amid difficult terrain. The attack underscores an alarming trend: hardened criminal insurgents are...