> "Petro's finding out that tweets have consequences. He's not (facing) a U.S. counterpart that looks at Colombia through a strategic lens, as a key ally, but as a country to make an example of," said Sergio Guzman, director of consultancy Colombia Risk Analysis.

Economic equilibriums are often hinged upon the fact that other players are "rational" and play "strategically". Of course, if you do forego such strategic principles (and rather impetuously), then you compel other rational players (enemies and allies alike) to rethink their stance on your rationality and seek other alternatives.