New Colombian policy targets cocaine production, while De la Espriella aligns with Trump and US influence grows in Colombia and Chile.
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- Nicaragua's resource control is identified as a threat to US security and geopolitical dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
- Colombia ramps up anti-narcotics efforts with military action and drone support from Africa.
- Colombia opens its embassy in Jerusalem and aligns its foreign policy with Donald Trump's stance.
- Colombia formalizes ties with Israel via embassy opening, signaling a broader Latin American shift.
- Espriella moves embassy to Jerusalem; Colombia recognizes Golan Heights; Argentina and Chile deepen ties with Israel.
How it started
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What happened
New Colombian policy targets cocaine production, while De la Espriella aligns with Trump and US influence grows in Colombia and Chile.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Presidential office seeks to rebuild ties and push for tariff suspensions regarding Colombian goods.Sub-event
Colombian policy targets cocaine; De la Espriella aligns with Trump; US gains influence in Colombia and Chile.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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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Chile
country in South America and Oceania, with a claim in Antarctica
Related events
- A political crisis has emerged in Colombia after Abelardo de la Espriella contested the outcome of a mayoral election.
- Jair Bolsonaro traveled via Ecuador and Argentina, establishing strong links to Donald Trump's administration.
- Bolsonaro's allies elected in Latin America are aligning with Donald Trump, signaling regional political shifts.
- Donald Trump is engaging in rapprochement with Nicolás Maduro and supporting the Venezuelan regime.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- mercopress.comDe la Espriella to make Medellín Colombia's hub for the Trump-backed anti-drug alliance
- elpais.com