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Alright, so Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, is saying the US pressure on Venezuela is all about oil. Shocker. I mean, are we really still pretending America's foreign policy is driven by anything other than resource grabs and power plays? Give me a break.

Oil, Lies, and Uncle Sam

Petro told CNN, "Oil is at the heart of the matter." He thinks Trump – and let's be real, probably Biden too – isn't losing sleep over Venezuelan democracy or drug trafficking. It's about those sweet, sweet oil reserves. And he's probably right. CNN exclusive: Colombian president says oil is ‘at the heart of’ US pressure campaign on Venezuela

The US State Department fired back with the usual "protecting Americans from Maduro's deadly poison" line. Right. Because that's totally believable. It's always about protecting someone, isn't it? Protecting corporate interests, protecting geopolitical dominance... protecting anything but actual people.

Petro's been a thorn in the side of the US for a while now. Criticizing immigration policies, supporting Israel – basically, not playing ball the way Washington wants. So, naturally, they revoked his visa after he told American soldiers not to point their rifles at humanity. Which, let's be honest, is a pretty solid piece of advice.

From Guerrilla to Target

Then comes the real kicker: the US Treasury sanctioned Petro, accusing him of being involved in the "global illicit drug trade." Days after Trump threatened to cut off aid to Colombia because Petro "does nothing to stop" drug production. Okay, so, first of all, the guy used to be part of the M-19 guerrilla movement. Second, he claims his government has seized more cocaine than any other in history.

He even said Trump thinks he's a "subversive thug, a terrorist." Because, offcourse, anyone who doesn't blindly follow the US playbook is automatically labeled an enemy.

But here's where it gets interesting. Petro also says he doesn't buy the whole "Maduro is a drug kingpin" narrative. He admits Maduro has a "problem of democracy," but says no Colombian investigation has linked him to drug trafficking. The UN and the DEA seem to agree, noting that most cocaine seized in the US comes from Colombia.

So, what's the real story? Is Petro just trying to deflect attention from his own problems? Or is he actually calling out the US for its hypocritical foreign policy? Maybe it's both.

The Forever War on Drugs (and Democracy)

And let's not forget the conveniently timed report about Colombian officials allegedly sharing intelligence with drug traffickers. A spokesperson for the US State Department urged Colombia to investigate. You know, because the US is totally concerned about corruption in other countries… unless it serves their interests, I suppose.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US relationship with Colombia is "strong and enduring," despite the issues with Petro. Translation: we'll put up with your annoying president as long as we can still use your country as a pawn in our geopolitical games.

It's like a bad soap opera, only with real-world consequences.

So, What's the Real End Game Here?

Honestly, it's all about control. Control of resources, control of narratives, control of the narrative. The US doesn't care about democracy, human rights, or fighting drug trafficking. It cares about maintaining its power and influence, no matter the cost. And anyone who gets in the way, like Petro, becomes a target. Ain't that America?