US Pledges $1bn Security Aid to Colombia's New President
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- Abelardo De La Espriella sworn in as Colombia's new rightwing president, vowing to start a "profound transformation" of the country's destiny
- Trump administration plans to provide $1bn in security assistance to Colombia's new rightwing government, the US state department announced shortly after the inauguration
Why it matters: The $1bn US security package cements Trump's relationship with a rightwing Latin American ally, deepening US counter-narcotics and security cooperation in Colombia at a moment when De La Espriella has pledged an aggressive drugs crackdown.
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