- Juan Carlos Pinzón, Colombia’s former defense minister, has expressed criticism of the current government under President Gustavo Petro.
- Pinzón is considering a presidential bid for the 2026 election in Colombia.
- He has publicly stated his intent to restore the relationship between Colombia and the United States, which he claims has been strained under the leftist Petro administration.
- Pinzón promises to repair these bilateral relations quickly, suggesting he can achieve this resolution within a week if he is elected president.
- The criticism centers around the belief that the current Colombian government is distancing itself from traditional alliances, particularly with Washington.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/alliance-us-dismantled-leftist-petro-regime-colombias-former-defense-minister-says)
