A agência dos governos colombianos na atração de ajuda externas dos Estados Unidos durante o plano Colômbia sob a ótica da análise de política externa

Abstract

This study examines the influence of the Colombian governments' agency in attracting US foreign assistance on the development and implementation of Plan Colombia, highlighting the main elements that define bilateral cooperation. Using Foreign Policy Analysis, the research explores two key concepts: Arlene Tickner's “intervention by invitation” and Tom Long's “internationalist approach”, showing how US strategies and Colombian policies evolved together. Adopting a case study methodology, the research analyzes official documents, bilateral treaties and government reports. This approach allows for a detailed analysis of the dynamics between the actors involved and the changes in the strategies and priorities of the US and Colombian governments over the course of the plan. During the presidencies of Andrés Pastrana, Álvaro Uribe and Juan Manuel Santos, the focus of cooperation shifted from development support to militarization and finally to peace and reconciliation. “Intervention by invitation” was a central strategy, with Colombia aligning its security policies with US anti-terrorism efforts. US influence in Colombia was not static, but adaptable to political changes as well as the orientation of Colombian presidents. The “internationalist approach” suggests that Colombia has managed to shape its relationship with the US to suit its national interests. Although initially militaristic, US involvement gradually incorporated a development agenda, reflecting a dynamic bilateral relationship.