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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 Espriella, 48, won June’s runoff election with ?promises to crack down on armed groups, shrink ?the state by as much as 40% and ?revive the oil and gas sector.

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Aug 8, 2026 Colombia Trump administration Americas

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