En momentos de profunda incertidumbre global, nunca ha sido más crucial defender y fortalecer instituciones como USAID, que representan los valores y principios de la política exterior estadounidense.
In times of deep global uncertainty, defending and strengthening institutions like USAID – which embody the values and principles of U.S. foreign policy – has never been more important.
This week’s standoff highlights not just the Trump administration’s hardline approach to immigration but its broader willingness to pressure Latin America into compliance—no matter the long-term cost to regional diplomacy and cooperation.
Nevertheless, we continue to believe that Colombia’s institutions are strong and will prevent any democratic backsliding or authoritarian tendencies that may emerge from Petro who has become increasingly frustrated and exasperated with the political blockages, legal obstructions or financial constraints.
Despite the hurdles, the MAS crisis and Morales’s waning popularity hint at a possible political shift, one that could strengthen Bolivia’s battered democracy, pave the way for judicial reform, and address urgent environmental issues.
Colombia’s foreign policy is likely to remain strategically ambiguous under Petro, and this demerits the country’s standing as a stable and reliable partner as it becomes unclear whether allies can count on Colombia following through on agreements in the long run
As India aims to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2030 and actively seeks to strengthen its ties with Latin America, Colombia risks missing out on the opportunity to benefit from this partnership without a strategic approach.
Without a pragmatic and strategic approach to foreign relations and defense procurement, Colombia’s military readiness could deteriorate, weakening the country’s ability to address evolving security threats.
A potential electoral defeat of the Petro administration will likely lead to an escalation in disputes between the executive and local governments over the next three years.
The common denominator that emerges from the analysis is that these cities have been creating positive innovations to provide protection and better opportunities for the populations settled in their territories. It is precisely these positive innovations of receiving, protecting, and integrating that should be replicated and promoted at the hemispheric level.
