"Far-right Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella seeks the return of the disastrous Plan Colombia, this time inviting US troops for joint operations, per Pete Hegseth. The opposition says it’s a violation of Colombians’ rights. US military presence has been justified primarily through the language of defense and security, one that obscures underlying strategic interests. Colombia is not only a key regional ally but an important source of natural resources, including oil and coal. US military assistance to Colombia has always been deeply linked to the persecution of left-wing political leaders and movements." https://jacobin.com/2026/10/espriella-plan-colombia-us-military-domestic-repression #Colombia #USA #Espriella #oil #coal #humanrights #militarization