Gustavo Petro

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

President of Colombia whose progressive domestic policies and regional diplomacy initiatives have made him a recurring subject in discussions of Latin American politics and US-Latin American relations. Podcasts discuss his administration's approach to drug trafficking enforcement, military strategy, and tensions with the Trump administration over cocaine production and military operations in Colombian waters.

Appears On

Global News Podcast Economist Podcasts Global Security Briefing Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words The DSR Daily The DSR Network The Bulwark Podcast

Episode Appearances

Global News Podcast · Mar 9, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei named as Iran's new supreme leader

“Colombian left-wing president seeking constitutional reform before August departure; facing fragmented Congress”

Iran Supreme Leader Succession and Hardline Policy ContinuityMiddle East Military Escalation and Regional Drone WarfareOil Price Volatility and Energy Supply Chain Disruption

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Economist Podcasts · Feb 18, 2026

The Robin Hood state: taxes are getting more progressive

“Colombian president whose policies have strained military relations”

Progressive taxation systemsWealth redistribution policiesTax avoidance and loopholes

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Global Security Briefing · Feb 18, 2026

Is the Trump Administration's 'Donroe' Doctrine Transforming Relations with Latin America?

“Colombian President who reframed 'America First' as 'Americas First,' signaling regional support for US-led security cooperation against drug trafficking”

Trump Administration's Donroe Doctrine and Western Hemisphere StrategyUS Military Intervention in Venezuela (January 2026)Economic Coercion Against Cuba and Energy Supply Sanctions

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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Feb 13, 2026

How Immigration Became a Geopolitical Weapon Against America | Peter Schweizer

“President of Colombia; member of Progressive International leadership council with alleged cartel ties”

Immigration as Geopolitical WeaponChina's Birth Tourism and Birthright Citizenship ExploitationMexican Government Involvement in U.S. Border Policy

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Economist Podcasts · Feb 12, 2026

Check in Kyiv: prospects for peace?

“Colombian President under pressure from Trump on cocaine production”

Ukraine-Russia peace negotiationsEnergy infrastructure attacksPrisoner exchanges

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The DSR Daily · Feb 10, 2026

February 10: Schumer and Jeffries Reject White House DHS Deal

“Colombian President condemning U.S. boat strike operations as potential war crimes with civilian casualties”

Homeland Security Funding NegotiationsICE Oversight and Use-of-Force StandardsSAVE Act Voter Suppression

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The DSR Network · Feb 10, 2026

DSR Daily February 10: Schumer and Jeffries Reject White House DHS Deal

“Colombian president condemning U.S. boat strikes in Eastern Pacific as potential war crimes”

DHS Funding Negotiations and ICE Oversight StandardsSAVE Act Voter Suppression and Citizenship RequirementsU.S. Military Drug Trafficking Enforcement Operations in Eastern Pacific

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The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 5, 2026

Bill Kristol: A Stupid and Insane Foreign Intervention

“Left-wing Colombian president being threatened by Trump's saber-rattling rhetoric”

Venezuela Military Intervention StrategyDemocratic Opposition Abandonment (Machado)US-Latin America Relations and Regional Blowback

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