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US seeks $1B aid package for Colombia’s new government

Th US State Department said it will ask Congress for $1 billion for “deepening our shared and economic partnership” with the government of Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella.

  • US seeks $1 billion aid package for Colombia's new government
  • Government aims to combat narcoterrorism and organized crime
  • Aid package includes climate-related emergency support

US Weapons Shortage Sparks Global Security Fears – NYT

The ongoing US war with Iran has severely depleted American military stockpiles, particularly expensive Patriot interceptors, ATACMS, and Tomahawk missiles. The shortage has forced Washington to delay arms shipments to European and Asian partners while stripping the Indo-Pacific region of critical air defense and naval assets.

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