- Political activity in Colombia and Latin America is focused on economic reform and seeking power through elections.
- Abelardo de la Espriella was elected president of Colombia, pledging alignment with US bilateral cooperation.
- 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.
President Abelardo de la Espriella and Defense Minister Jorge Mora lead military operations in Colombia, including a meeting with US Southern Command.
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President Abelardo de la Espriella and Defense Minister Jorge Mora lead military operations in Colombia, including a meeting with US Southern Command.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.De la Espriella installed a new military high command and leads US Southern Command focusing on trafficking networks.1 source
Military operations led by President Espriella in Guaviare and Defense Minister Mora meeting with US Southern Command.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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