U.S.-Colombia Diplomatic Clash Rattles Energy and Mining Stocks

The bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Colombia has continued to worsen, with both countries recalling their top diplomats last week amid an alleged plot against Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro. Washington acted first, recalling charge d’affaires John McNamara on Thursday, with State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce saying the move was taken “following baseless and reprehensible statements from the highest levels of the government of Colombia.” Hours later, President Petro announced he was calling home ambassador…