Deadly Bombing in Cali Exposes Colombia’s Fragile Security and Washington’s Overlooked Threat

On Thursday, a brutal truck bomb detonated near the Marco Fidel Suárez Military Aviation School in Cali, Colombia, leaving at least five dead and 36 wounded. This calculated terrorist attack by the State Major Central (EMC)—the largest FARC dissident faction—marks another grim reminder that Latin America remains a volatile front threatening regional stability and, by extension, American national security. Why Is the U.S. Ignoring This Growing Threat Just South of Our Border? While Washington debates abstract diplomatic initiatives and misguided peace deals with outlaw groups, violent actors like the EMC exploit opportunities to carry out attacks with impunity. The Colombian...