Vice President Restrepo Meets Trump at Shield of the Americas Summit
Colombia’s Vice President Jose Manuel Restrepo joined U.S. President Donald Trump and leaders from across Latin America on Tuesday in New York for a high-level meeting of the Shield of the Americas, a U.S.-led initiative focused on combating drug cartels, organized crime, and other transnational threats. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the […]
Vice President Jose Manuel Restrepo of Colombia met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Shield of the Americas Summit during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. Restrepo, leading Colombia’s delegation after President Abelardo de la Espriella opted not to travel abroad, highlighted the importance of democratic institutions and Colombia’s recent presidential election.
The meeting focused on combating drug cartels, organized crime, and other transnational threats, with Trump pledging U.S. support against cartels operating within participating countries. The Summit brought together representatives from Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Guyana, Honduras, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and the United States.
Colombia’s participation signifies a shift in its relationship with Washington, aiming to combine security cooperation with economic development.
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