Colombia's new president vows to remake the country — and challenge rebel groups

Abelardo de la Espriella, an outspoken conservative who has been praised by President Trump, has promised to confront rebel ...

Abelardo de la Espriella takes office in Colombia amid security crisis

Abelardo de la Espriella officially takes office as Colombia's president Friday, beginning a term marked by a sharp shift to ...

Trump Ally Takes Office in Colombia With Vow to Fight Cocaine Armies

Colombia’s new president will end peace talks with armed groups and launch a U.S.-backed offensive on drug gangs.

New Colombia president pledges robust fight against crime, fiscal austerity in maiden speech

BOGOTA/CALI, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Colombia's new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in on Friday, ‌using his inaugural speech to pledge a vigorous fight against drug trafficking and ...

Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Military Cooperation With Colombia

The country’s new Trump-endorsed president takes office on Friday. Sweeping plans to target drug traffickers with U.S. help ...

US Says It Plans $1 Billion Security Assistance to Government of Colombia's New Leader

The U.S. ⁠State ⁠Department said on Friday ⁠that President Donald Trump's administration plans to provide $1 billion ​in ...

Colombia on the brink: ELN guerrilla group prepares for return to war

As Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as president vowing a new military offensive, the country’s last leftwing rebels are getting ready to fight back ...

As Colombia prepares for presidential inauguration, outgoing leader doubles down on fraud claims

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has reiterated claims of fraud in the nation’s June election, which his party lost narrowly ...
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Colombia recognises Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara, signals new chapter in bilateral ties

Colombia has announced a major shift in its position on the Sahara issue, recognising Morocco’s sovereignty over the ...