US Pledges $1 Billion Aid to Colombia as New President Takes Office
The United States has pledged $1 billion in security aid to Colombia on the first day of the new Trump-backed president's term. The new president, nicknamed "The Tiger," has vowed to combat drug trafficking.
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US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown
Trump ally Abelardo De La Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn in The Trump administration plans to provide $1bn in security assistance to the government of Colombia’s new rightwing president, the US state department announced, soon after Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in and used his inaugural speech to pledge a vigorous fight against drug trafficking, as well as austerity measures to restore confidence in the economy. De La Espriell...
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Read full article →US pledges $1 billion security aid to Colombia as Trump-endorsed president takes office
The US State Department announced late Friday that President Donald Trump's administration plans toprovide $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as the country's new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn into office. De la Espriella, who calls himself "The Tiger", vowed to "defeat narco-terrorists" in his first presidential speech at a military garrison in Cali.
By FRANCE24
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With a lucrative legal career and a variety of colourful business projects under his belt, Colombia's incoming President Abelardo de la Espriella now has grand plans to crush armed insurgents, cosy up to the United States and overhaul the system.
Read full article →US plans $1bn security aid package for Colombia
The US State Department announces a $1 billion security aid package for Colombia to support the new president’s administration. Learn more about US Colombi Read More: https://punchng.com/us-plans-1bn-security-aid-package-for-colombia/
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Read full article →US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president’s first day of office
The US has pledged $1bn (£740m) to Colombia hours after the country's new right-wing populist president was sworn in.
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