US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown
The US government has pledged $1 billion in security aid to Colombia following the inauguration of right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella. The new administration has promised a crackdown on drug trafficking and significant economic reforms.
Why it matters
This aid package signals a shift in US-Colombia relations and reflects a broader rightward political trend across Latin American nations.
Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia’s new president, speaks in Cali after being sworn in. ‘The time has come to restore order, authority and freedom.’/Getty Images Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia’s new president, speaks in Cali after being sworn in. ‘The time has come to restore order, authority and freedom.’/Getty Images Colombia US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown Trump ally Abelardo De La Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn in
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Trump administration plans to provide $1bn in security assistance to the government of Colombia’s new rightwing president, the US state department announced, soon after Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in and used his inaugural speech to pledge a vigorous fight against drug trafficking, as well as austerity measures to restore confidence in the economy.
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