US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president's first day in office
Colombia's new President Abelardo de la Espriella used his inauguration speech to pledge an "all-out war" on what he called "narco-terrorism". The United States responded by offering Colombia $1bn in support on his first day in office.
Right-wing leader Abelardo de la Espriella took office as Colombia's president, using his very first day to pledge a tough new campaign against drug cartels. In his inaugural address, the new leader vowed an "all-out war" against what he described as "narco-terrorism".
The United States responded swiftly, offering Colombia a $1bn support package on the day of the inauguration. The move from Washington is being read as a signal of backing for de la Espriella's security agenda.
Observers are closely watching how the new administration's close cooperation with the US will shape regional security dynamics. Colombia's long-running counter-narcotics strategy could shift toward a harder line under the new president.
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