Petro VS Trump: Diplomatically opposed, who could shape the future of Colombia | News Donald Trump
This is not the first time Petro administration has been found in problematic waters.
His Presidency is emphasized by high political crises, both in the country and internationally.
For example, its achievement of Venezuela and Cuba as a mediator in the peace process of Colombia encouraged skepticism among more conservative sectors.
Meanwhile, his ambitious domestic plan, including the overturning of health care, pensions and work reforms, struggled to gain attraction in the midst of legislative screens and opposing resistance.
His government also faced repetitive instability through a series of changes in the cabinet and internal disputes. Corruption states Okop Peter’s son And the funding of his 2022 presidential campaign further disturbed confidence.
However, for some of Peter’s supporters, his recent conflict with Trump symbolized his defiant attitude against American pressure and his dedication to protect Colombian dignity.
Its base – which consists of progressive voters, advocates of human rights and sector disappointed by the interventionist approach of Washington – see resistance to Trump’s hard policies as a claim of national sovereignty.
“I thought what he did was good,” said Robinson Duarte, an economist who voted for Petro 2022. “That didn’t distance me from him. I support him.”
Trump’s threat to tariffs and sanctions, although it has been prevented so far, has caused concern about potential economic consequences. This could harm Peter-sized candidates in 2026, especially if economic anxiety persists.
However, experts say that Petro’s resistance in political crises should not be underestimated. His ability to convert moments of confrontation into populist gathered points was a crucial feature of his career.
If he manages to frame Trump’s splash as an attitude against foreign aggression, he could strengthen his coalition ahead of the 2026 elections.
“Also managed to position himself as a person with a capacity to say [the US] That this is an autonomous country, we have dignity and we must understand ourselves within international law, “Duarte said.
“Just because it is Trump or the most influential person in the world, we will not worship the American way of politics.”
