Rubio Deepens Regional Security Cooperation With Colombia in Latin American Tour

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella on September 8th to discuss strengthening security cooperation. Rubio stated that Washington aims to rebuild and deepen these ties, as criminal networks operating in Colombia also impact the United States. Espriella expressed Colombia’s desire to become a security partner with the U.S. for regional stability.

• U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella on September 8th.
• Washington intends to rebuild and deepen security cooperation with Colombia.
• The U.S. views this cooperation as necessary because criminal networks in Colombia also affect the United States.
• Colombian President Espriella stated that Colombia wishes to become a security partner with the United States to ensure regional stability.
• Rubio is currently touring three Latin American countries aligned with the Trump administration.