US Pledges $1bn to Colombia as New President Vows War on Narco-Terrorism

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Colombia swore in its new president Abelardo de la Espriella, who used his inaugural address to declare an all-out war against what he describes as narco-terrorism. The United States announced a $1 billion support package to Colombia coinciding with the new leader taking office. De la Espriella is backed by former US President Donald Trump, signalling a close alignment between the two administrations. The pledge reflects a shared prioritisation of combating drug-linked criminal organisations in the region.

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