Petro’s Defiance Highlights Growing Threats to Regional Stability and U.S. Interests

President Gustavo Petro's recent demand that the United States refrain from involvement in Colombia's internal affairs is more than just political posturing—it signals a dangerous disregard for principles of accountability and the shared goal of lasting peace in a region vital to America's security. At the heart of this escalating diplomatic tension is Petro’s response to criticisms from Mike Waltz, the U.S. representative at the UN Security Council, who accused the Colombian government of undermining progress toward sustainable peace. Waltz's concerns pinpoint an uncomfortable reality: rather than advancing stability, Petro's policies risk deepening polarization and fueling insecurity along America's southern...