US Pledges $1 Billion Security Aid to Colombia Under New President
The United States has announced a $1 billion security aid package for Colombia following the inauguration of its new president, who has vowed to intensify the fight against drug cartels. This aid signifies a new chapter in relations between Washington and Bogotá, with a focus on combating drug trafficking.
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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 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. De La Espriell...
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The US State Department announced late Friday that President Donald Trump's administration plans toprovide $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as the country's new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn into office. De la Espriella, who calls himself "The Tiger", vowed to "defeat narco-terrorists" in his first presidential speech at a military garrison in Cali.
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The US State Department announces a $1 billion security aid package for Colombia to support the new president’s administration. Learn more about US Colombi Read More: https://punchng.com/us-plans-1bn-security-aid-package-for-colombia/
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