Rubio Pledges Closer Security Ties With Colombia on Latin America Tour
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella's election as part of a broader regional shift toward Washington, opening a three-nation tour of allied Latin American countries.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged closer security cooperation with Bogota during the first stop of a three-nation tour of Latin American countries aligned with Washington, according to France 24.
Rubio hailed the election of Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella, describing it as part of a growing alignment with US interests across the Western Hemisphere, the report said.
The visit to Colombia marks the opening leg of Rubio's tour, which is expected to include stops in two additional countries considered friendly to Washington, according to the report. Further details on the itinerary and specific security measures discussed were not immediately available.
France 24 did not provide additional details on the scope of the proposed security cooperation or a timeline for its implementation.
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- Rubio hails Colombia's new pro-Trump leader De la Espriella on first stop of Latin American tour — France 24 — English
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