{
  "id": 19550615,
  "title": "Colombia and El Salvador Report 87% Progress in Bilateral Cooperation Program",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/colombia-and-el-salvador-report-87-progress-in-bilateral-cooperation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T20:56:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/11/11/colombia-and-el-salvador-report-87-progress-in-bilateral-cooperation-program/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colombia and El Salvador have made significant progress in their bilateral cooperation program, reaching 87% completion as of November 9, 2026. The countries discussed their current cooperation agenda during a meeting in Bogota. In the past, they have successfully completed 100% of the projects in their previous program (2021-2023). This current program focuses on areas such as risk management, trade, geology and energy, institutional strengthening, road safety, peace, and land-use planning. It began with eight projects, but one has been canceled and the remaining seven cover various topics. The program follows a South-South model, where each country seeks expertise from the other. Both countries have also strengthened their trade relations, with Colombian exports to El Salvador increasing from US$123 million in 2019 to US$226 million in 2024. Security cooperation, particularly against drug trafficking and transnational organized crime, plays a crucial role in the relationship. However, there is still 13% of work remaining, and the upcoming joint commission in 2027 will determine the next steps for the program.",
  "summary": "Colombia and El Salvador reported 87% progress in their 2024-2026 bilateral cooperation program during a review on November 9, 2026. Colombia’s international cooperation director, Katherine Diartt Pombo, met in Bogota with El Salvador’s ambassador, Guillermo Rubio Funes, to discuss the program, with a focus on cooperation and education. The program began with eight projects, five […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Colombia and El Salvador completed 87% of their bilateral cooperation program by November 9, 2026.",
    "Colombian exports to El Salvador increased from US$123 million in 2019 to US$226 million in 2024."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}