Tensions Flare as Colombia’s Petro Challenges U.S. Amid Diplomatic Crisis

In a development that should alarm every patriot who values America's national security and economic alliances, Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with U.S. chargé d'affaires John McNamara at the presidential palace in Bogotá amidst a mounting diplomatic standoff. The meeting, shrouded in vague official comments, exposes deeper fractures in the U.S.-Colombia relationship—fractures that threaten American sovereignty and prosperity. Why Is Bogotá Pushing Back Against Its Closest Ally? Petro’s open defiance, including dismissing former President Trump’s influence by stating "Trump is not king in Colombia," signals a dangerous shift away from the common-sense cooperation that once defined U.S.-Colombia relations. This is...