Trump’s Tariff Showdown with Colombia Signals Turbulent Times Ahead for Latin America
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.
Prospects for Colombia in 2025
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.
Explainer: The Latin American Left Reacts to Venezuela’s Electoral Crisis
The democratic left’s approach is shaped by a generational shift within the broader leftist movements, whose young progressives center democracy, social justice, and human rights over traditional left-wing solidarity.
Colombia is missing opportunities linked to India’s ascent
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.
Colombia Needs a Pragmatic Foreign Policy
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.
Carrots Without Sticks in Petro’s Total Peace Policy
Petro’s Total Peace policy’s lackluster results stem from bad timing and a poor negotiation structure with insurgent and criminal groups.
Zanahorias sin palos en la política de paz total de Petro
Los mediocres resultados de la política de Paz Total de Petro se deben a un mal momento y a una deficiente estructura de negociación con los grupos insurgentes y criminales.
Cenouras sem paus na política de paz total de Petro
Os resultados medíocres da política de Paz Total da Petro são resultado de um momento ruim e de uma estrutura de negociação deficiente com grupos insurgentes e criminosos.
Petro’s Receding Power in Latin America’s Political Chessboard
Petro’s relevance is in decline and his relations with incoming governments far and near will be complicated.
O poder decrescente do Petro no tabuleiro de xadrez político da América Latina
A relevância de Petro está em declínio e suas relações com os novos governos distantes e próximos serão complicadas.