U.S. Bolsters Colombia’s Security Push | Kalamazoo News

The U.S. is pouring $1 billion in security aid into Colombia to back new President Abelardo De La Espriella, who campaigned on crime-fighting and economic growth — a stark shift from the tense days under leftist predecessor Gustavo Petro. With Trump’s public endorsement and Colombia’s entry into the “Shield of the Americas,” Washington is doubling down on right-wing alliances across Latin America, prioritizing anti-drug efforts and regional stability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b39e5330dc731b1