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Colombia's Ex-Minister Urges Security to Mend US Ties

1/10/2026

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Juan Carlos Pinzón, Colombia's former defense minister, says Colombia must restore security and strengthen ties with United States amid tensions between Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia, and U.S. President Donald Trump over Venezuela.
He warns Colombia risks losing its partnership with the United States if security is not prioritized over confrontation.
He says Colombia's future hinges on internal stability, not external conflicts, and urges a break from Venezuela's previous regime.

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Juan Carlos Pinzón, Colombia's former defense minister, says Colombia must restore security and strengthen ties with United States amid tensions between Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia, and U.S. President Donald Trump over Venezuela.
He warns Colombia risks losing its partnership with the United States if security is not prioritized over confrontation.
He says Colombia's future hinges on internal stability, not external conflicts, and urges a break from Venezuela's previous regime.