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US pledges $1bn support to Colombia as Trump-backed president sworn in
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia's newly sworn president, pledged an "all-out war" on what he termed "narco-terrorism" in his inaugural address. The United States announced $1 billion in support for Colombia. De la Espriella took office on the date of his swearing-in ceremony.
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