Colombia has a new president, and the implications for the country's troubled relationship with the United States are significant. Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla leader turned politician, has vowed to take a tougher stance on crime and corruption, which could align with the policies of former US President Donald Trump. As a key player in the region, Colombia's new president may fuel Trump's long-standing crusade against Latin American narco-trafficking, potentially leading to increased cooperation between the two nations on counter-narcotics efforts. But what does this mean for Colombia's fragile peace process and the country's own efforts to address the root causes of its ongoing violence?
How Will Colombia’s New President Fuel Trump’s Drug War? The New York Times
