Marco Rubio begins Latin America tour with pledge to restore ties with Colombia
Marco Rubio said Washington and Bogotá were engaged in an active discussion on military cooperation as he began a Latin America tour. Since winning office in June, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has deepened military ties with the United States and intensified operations against drug-trafficking groups.
Marco Rubio began a tour of Latin America with a pledge to restore ties between the United States and Colombia.
Rubio said Washington and Bogotá were engaged in an energetic discussion on military cooperation. He gave no further details about the talks.
Since winning office in June, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has deepened the country’s military relationship with the United States.
His government has also intensified operations against drug-trafficking groups. De la Espriella has said the two countries were resuming a historic partnership.
What we know
- Rubio said the United States and Colombia were actively discussing military cooperation.
- He opened his Latin America tour with a pledge to restore ties with Bogotá.
- Since his June election victory, Abelardo de la Espriella has deepened Colombia’s military ties with the United States.
- Colombia has intensified operations against drug-trafficking groups.
What is being verified
- The newsroom is checking the report that rubio said the United States and Colombia were actively discussing military cooperation.
- Reporting from Le Monde International is being compared; a second independent confirmation is not yet available.
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