US 'Democracy Promotion' Only Applies To Small Countries
Fox News reports that Colombian President Gustavo Petro 'threatens to take up arms' against the US, responding to former President Trump's bellicose remarks about Colombia being the 'next target.' The article frames Petro's stance as an aggressive escalation, rather than, say, a leader defending his nation after a former US President implies military action. One might wonder if Trump recalls the
US history of regime change in Latin America, from Chile to Grenada, or the millions in military aid poured into Colombia itself, often fueling internal conflicts. The irony is rich: US politicians warn of 'foreign interference' daily, yet when a sovereign nation hints at self-defense against potential US aggression, it's deemed a 'threat.' Perhaps the White House could clarify if 'democracy
promotion' includes respecting other nations' borders, or if that only applies when it suits Washington's geopolitical maneuvers. It appears some countries are allowed sovereignty, others are just future targets for 'freedom' (or whatever resource extraction is currently trending).