The War of Words exchanged between the Presidents of two Latin American Nations – Argentina and Colombia have escalated a profusion of diplomatic crisis. After a long-standing beef, the two nations have agreed to sign a truce.
The Foreign Ministers of the two Latin American Nations – Argentina and Colombia in a joint statement have proclaimed a series of concrete steps they are taking to overcome differences and strengthen this relationship.
The earlier threats to advance expulsions against Argentine diplomats from Colombia by the Colombian government were repealed. The government said that it will acknowledge the Argentina’s newly appointed Ambassador for Colombia.
The Colombian Ambassador in Argentina who was summoned from Buenos Aires after the diplomatic row was ordered to return back to the capital. The Argentina’s Foreign Minister will soon visit Colombian capital – Bogota. These diplomatic measures have opened the gate for healthier International relations between Colombia and Argentina.
A Brief Look Into the Diplomatic Spat
The diplomatic affairs between the two Latin American Nations – Argentina and Colombia were severely slumped after the first-time elected, right-wing, Argentine President – Javier Millie made unabashed charge on his Colombian counterpart – Gustavo Petro, aggravating the latter.
The contentious exchange of derogatory remarks was spawned after Argentine President – Javier Millie branded President Gustavo Petro a “terrorist murderer” during his interview with CNN.
What began as a media interview soon transpired into a serious political clash between the two nations, prompting the President of Colombia to order expulsions of Argentine diplomats. The cacophonous word-play between the two political figures transcended beyond political boundaries. It fueled personal infractions when Millie burst out on stage, reprimanding Petro for his extreme socialistic ideologies, calling the latter a “murderous communist”.
Millie – A brash, self-declared anarcho-capitalist has his right-wing ideologies to his sleeve. His entire electoral campaign was based on “anti-state” policy; slashing government institutions, eliminating social programs and promoting private authorization to combat the soaring triple-digit inflation.
Opposite on the ideological spectrum is President Gustavo who has pledged to advocate for the marginalized who are neglected right-left and center. A critique to Millie’s political regime and libertarian policies, Petro has used social-media to display his infuriation and address the diplomatic and economic devastation surging in Argentina in consequence to Millie’ extreme capitalistic administration.
Despite the ideological dissimilarity, both leaders have promised to power through the economic crisis, inflating in their home-country. These promises are based upon radical changes which they both believe will vanquish extreme poverty and inequalities.
