Trump's Military Escalation in Caribbean Sparks Controversy at CELAC-EU Summit

Donald Trumps military escalation in the Caribbean against drug trafficking has incited controversy at the CELAC-EU Summit, with significant implications for Colombia and Latin America.

• In the Caribbean near Santa Marta, Colombia, the United States has engaged in military operations against narcotrafficking, resulting in 70 fatalities and the destruction of 18 boats with missiles.
• Donald Trump has justified the escalation, stating the need to combat drug trafficking, drawing criticism from leaders within the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and the European Union.
• Colombian President Gustavo Petro expressed concerns over the U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, emphasizing the potential destabilizing effects on regional security and sovereignty.