Far-left President Gustavo Petro purged Colombia’s diplomatic staff in China reportedly claiming they “sabotaged” his administration’s outreach to the communist regime. “The change of embassy staff in China, which sabotages relations, they change their schedules, cancel appointments without us knowing,” he continued. For two long hours, I talked with President Xi Jinping. Once again, I saw you in very bad shape, President Petro,” he continued. In addition to the “overhaul” of the Colombian diplomatic mission to China, Petro reportedly ordered the firing of all other “white” diplomats, including career ones, who do not align with his values.