Opposition Calls Rubio’s Visit Interference in Colombia’s Sovereignty
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Colombia was questioned by opposition leader Iván Cepeda, who accused the government of Abelardo de la Espriella of compromising national sovereignty through the security agreements reached with Washington. The senator warned that the commitments undertaken go beyond cooperation against drug trafficking and organized crime and could increase […]
Opposition leader Iván Cepeda expressed concerns on September 9, 2026 regarding U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Colombia. He accused the Colombian government of compromising national sovereignty through security agreements signed with the United States. Cepeda warned that these commitments, which extend beyond drug trafficking and organized crime, could increase U.S. influence over Colombia's strategic decisions.
He also criticized Colombia's participation in the Americas Shield, an initiative to strengthen regional cooperation against criminal organizations. Cepeda argued that any such cooperation must be subject to strict oversight and public debate, and that the Colombian state should not be committed to such agreements without the participation of Congress and established constitutional oversight mechanisms.
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