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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Colombia's Petro Warns U.S. Against “Empire” Approach in Latin America
Caption: Colombia’s Petro Warns U.S. Against “Empire” Approach in Latin America. Colombian President Gustavo Petro is urging the United States to rethink its approach to Latin America, warning against attempts to dominate the region. Speaking to POLITICO in Vienna, Petro said Latin America is not a “land to be conquered,” criticizing recent U.S. actions under President Donald Trump, including military strikes on suspected drug traffickers and pressure on governments like Venezuela and Cuba. Petro also pushed back against rhetoric from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, saying talk of defending a “white, Christian Western civilization” risks fueling division and violence - According to Politico. The Colombian leader questioned why his country — with decades of experience fighting drug cartels — was excluded from Washington’s new anti-narcotics initiative, the “Shield of the Americas.” As his presidency nears its end, Petro is also calling for global leaders to shift focus from military conflict to tackling climate change. He argues cooperation and dialogue across the Americas — including with Cuba — are essential to address the challenges facing the region and the world. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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