Rubio begins Latin America tour in Colombia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Colombia on Tuesday to strengthen ties with regional allies.
Rubio's visit follows the recent election of Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, described as a hard-right lawyer and US ally. Colombia is the first stop on a regional tour designed to bolster pro-US leaders and cement American influence across Latin America.
The trip comes amid a series of right-wing electoral victories across the region, according to France 24.
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