Kevin Whitaker
ColombiadiplomatMale6.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Kevin Whitaker is a former U.S. Ambassador to Colombia, recognized for his role in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries during his tenure. He was noted in the news for his involvement in advocating against the descertification of Colombia, emphasizing the importance of continued support amidst rising concerns over narcotics production.
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Kevin Whitaker was the last ambassador in Colombia before the current interim situation.
Columna de Néstor Humberto Martínez del 20 de septiembre: La agenda con USAColombia· 2026-09-20
Kevin Whitaker is a former U.S. ambassador to Colombia who commented on the political implications of the decertification decision.
¿por qué la cercanía entre Trump y De La Espriella no logró cambiar la decisión?Colombia· 2026-09-17
Kevin Whitaker is a former U.S. ambassador to Colombia.
¿Plan Colombia con Trump y De La Espriella? Exembajadores Barco y Whitaker advierten sobre las oportunidades y riesgos de la nueva alianza con EE. UU.Colombia· 2026-09-12
Kevin Whitaker is the U.S. ambassador to Colombia who noted the positive outcomes of the meeting between the two presidents.
Los detalles inéditos del encuentro Petro-Trump que explican cómo el presidente de Colombia pasó de ser villano para EE. UU. a un tipo ‘fantástico’Colombia· 2026-02-07
Kevin Whitaker is a U.S. diplomat who expressed surprise at Trump's disqualification of Machado.
María Corina Machado batalla por no quedarse fuera de una hipotética transición en Venezuela
Spain· 2026-01-12
Kevin Whitaker described the current diplomatic crisis as the worst in decades.
Hechos del 2025 | El año de la ruptura entre Washington y Bogotá: diferencias entre Trump y Petro desataron la peor crisis en décadasColombia· 2025-12-14
Kevin Whitaker, former U.S. ambassador to Colombia, warned that President Petro's rhetoric could have significant effects within Colombia.
Trump pone a Colombia en la mira y Petro levanta la bandera de soberanía: Despertará el jaguar dormido
Uruguay· 2025-12-07
Kevin Whitaker is a former U.S. ambassador to Bogotá who commented on the legal implications of Petro's statements.
¿Tiene consecuencias legales en Estados Unidos que el presidente Gustavo Petro llame a soldados a desobedecer órdenes? Esto dicen juristas y expertosColombia· 2025-09-28
Kevin Whitaker, former U.S. ambassador to Colombia, expressed doubts about Colombia's chances of certification.
¿Qué pasará si Donald Trump descertifica a Colombia en lucha contra las drogas? Decisión se conocerá en los próximos díasColombia· 2025-09-06
Kevin Whitaker noted that the recent diplomatic actions indicate a serious dispute between the two countries.
Nueva tensión entre Estados Unidos y Colombia podría revivir cierre de los servicios diplomáticos y otras medidasColombia· 2025-07-04
Kevin Whitaker is a former ambassador to Colombia who participated in the forum discussing trade relations.
Lo que tendrían por perder Estados Unidos y Colombia si se desata una guerra comercialColombia· 2025-03-27
Kevin Whitaker is a former ambassador who worked to convince Trump against punishing Colombia.
Estos son los peligros para Colombia si Estados Unidos nos descertificaColombia· 2025-03-16
