US 'War on Drugs' Suddenly Ends When Allies Get Jumpy
Mainstream outlets report Colombia's President Gustavo Petro suspended intelligence sharing with the US following unannounced Caribbean airstrikes. The US, apparently, felt justified in launching aerial assaults on 'alleged drug boats' in international waters near Colombian territory. This move follows a well-worn playbook where 'combating drugs' or 'terrorism' becomes the convenient pretext for
military operations that often destabilize regions and spark international friction. (One might wonder if the US would be so understanding of foreign airstrikes near its own borders.) This isn't about eradicating drugs; it's about control. For decades, the 'War on Drugs' has allowed the US to project power into Latin America, often empowering corrupt regimes while leaving a trail of devastation.
Colombia's pushback highlights a growing weariness among nations tired of being treated as vassals rather than partners. It appears some countries are starting to question who benefits from these unilateral 'interventions'—and it's rarely the locals.