US gifts $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president’s first day of office
The US has pledged $1bn (£740m) in assistance to Colombia, after the country’s new right-wing president was sworn in on Friday. Abelardo de la Espriella, an ally of US President Donald Trump, used his maiden speech to promise an “all-out war” on what he calls “narco-terrorism”. The US state department announced the financial support as [...] The post US gifts $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing…
The US has pledged $1bn in assistance to Colombia, following the inauguration of its new right-wing president, Abelardo de la Espriella. De la Espriella, an ally of US President Donald Trump, has pledged to wage an "all-out war" on "narco-terrorism" and replace the previous left-wing government led by Gustavo Petro. The financial support is part of a "security package" aimed at combating organised crime and illegal immigration.
The inauguration took place in the volatile city of Cali, signaling a tough stance against illegal armed groups. De la Espriella's pro-growth agenda and close ties to the US could potentially strengthen trade and economic ties between the two nations.
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