From Threats to Invitations: Trump’s Mixed Signals on Colombia Expose Washington’s Flawed Latin America Policy
President Trump’s sudden shift from accusing Colombia’s president of drug trafficking and threatening military action to inviting him to the White House reveals a dangerous inconsistency in US Latin America policy — one that jeopardizes national sovereignty and strains a critical alliance.
In an abrupt reversal that underscores the erratic nature of American foreign policy under President Donald Trump, the leader shifted from publicly attacking Colombian President Gustavo Petro as a purveyor of cocaine to inviting him for a diplomatic meeting at the White House. This dramatic about-face came mere days after Trump ominously suggested possible military intervention against Colombia, calling the country "very sick" and accusing its president of involvement in drug trafficking. How Can America Secure Its Borders When Its Allies Are Shaken by Doubt? The United States has long depended on Colombia as its frontline partner in combating the...
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