- Petro-Espriella conflict amid US security cooperation
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Abelardo de la Espriella is inaugurated as Colombia's president, with Jorge Mora appointed as the new minister of defense, focusing on U.S.-Colombia security cooperation.
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Abelardo de la Espriella is inaugurated as Colombia's president, with Jorge Mora appointed as the new minister of defense, focusing on U.S.-Colombia security cooperation.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Espriella discussed security with Rubio as anti-terror law faces legislative hurdles in Colombia.1 source
- Colombia and Ecuador reached an agreement for a drone loan, leading to US military deployment to both nations.Sub-event
- President Abelardo de la Espriella and Defense Minister Jorge Mora lead military operations in Colombia, including a meeting with US Southern Command.Sub-event
New administration established with focus on U.S. security partnership.1 source
President Espriella arrested in Kannur, India.1 source
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The entities involved
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Abelardo de la Espriella
Colombian lawyer and businessman (born 1978)
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Colombia
country in South America
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