U.S. Discovers Latin American Sovereignty, Briefly
The mainstream story: U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean ignite a 'fierce clash' between President Trump and Colombia's president over aid. What NPR conveniently omits is the historical pattern of U.S. unilateral action in Latin America, framed as 'security' but often destabilizing nations. This isn't a sudden 'clash'; it's a predictable consequence of a 'war on drugs' that has
consistently prioritized U.S. intervention over diplomatic respect or the region's actual development. One might wonder if the U.S. would tolerate Colombian forces unilaterally striking targets within Florida's waters, even those 'alleged' to be smuggling narcotics. The hypocrisy is, as ever, a feature, not a bug. Apparently, some borders are more sacred than others, especially when U.S.
'interests' are involved.