Rubio, Colombia's De La Espriella discuss regional security in call

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Colombia's De La Espriella to discuss regional security matters, according to the State Department, which said Rubio welcomed Colombia's efforts in advancing shared priorities between the two countries.

The call reflects continued diplomatic engagement between Washington and Bogota on security cooperation, a longstanding area of bilateral focus given Colombia's role in counter-narcotics efforts and broader regional stability issues in Latin America.

The State Department's readout did not detail specific initiatives discussed during the call, though the characterization of the conversation suggests both sides see alignment on current security priorities in the region. Such calls are a routine part of the ongoing US-Colombia relationship, which has historically included security assistance and cooperation on a range of regional issues.

No further public statements from the Colombian side accompanied the US readout of the call at the time of reporting.