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Sep 25, 2026

Colombia extradites rebel leader to US under new president

Colombia extradited an alleged drug-trafficking leader from a dissident FARC faction to the United States, marking the first major extradition under President Abelardo De La Espriella's new right-wing government.

Sep 25, 2026·8 sources
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Aug 8, 2026

US pledges $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as new right-wing president takes office

The Trump administration announced $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia on the inauguration day of President Abelardo De La Espriella, who has pledged a crackdown on drug trafficking and organized crime. The new right-wing leader narrowly won a June runoff election, ending Gustavo Petro's left-wing presidency.

Aug 8, 2026·13 sources
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US pledges $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as new right-wing president takes office

The Trump administration announced $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia on the inauguration day of President Abelardo De La Espriella, who has pledged a crackdown on drug trafficking and organized crime. The new right-wing leader narrowly won a June runoff election, ending Gustavo Petro's left-wing presidency.

Aug 8, 2026·8 sources
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Aug 7, 2026

US pledges $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as new right-wing president takes office

The Trump administration announced $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia on the inauguration day of President Abelardo De La Espriella, who has pledged a crackdown on drug trafficking and organized crime. The new right-wing leader narrowly won a June runoff election, ending Gustavo Petro's left-wing presidency.

Aug 7, 2026·18 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪The extradition of Geovany Andres Rojas marks the first extradition of a senior commander from an illegal armed group under Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella
  • ▪Colombia should suspend the extradition of rebel leaders to facilitate peace negotiations
  • ▪Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro had suspended the extradition of Geovany Andres Rojas, which was approved by Colombia's Supreme Court in October, to allow Rojas to participate in peace talks

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