Colombia Kills 7 Guerrillas in Strike
Does collaboration with the U.S. strengthen Petro's peace efforts or is Trump controlling leftist leaders in Latin America?
Above: Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels stand guard in Catatumbo on March 8, 2025. Image credit: Stringer/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
Renewed cooperation with the U.S. has boosted Petro's fight against criminal groups terrorizing Colombia. With this latest bombing, Bogotá has sent a clear message that the military will continue pursuing criminals until they show a genuine willingness to abandon arms and narco-trafficking.
Government-critical narrative
It's no coincidence that Colombian forces carried out their first bombing against the ELN in Catatumbo just one day after Trump hosted Petro at the White House. The U.S. president has put the far-left in Latin America on a leash, and their leaders are now doing the dirty work for Trump.
