US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown

6 verified updates • corroborated by 5 independent sources • tracked since August 7, 2026

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Aug 07, 11:30 PM 1 source: The Guardian
US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown
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Aug 08, 03:00 AM 2 sources: Reuters, The Guardian
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Aug 08, 10:30 AM 1 source: The Guardian
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Aug 08, 02:30 PM 1 source: CBS News
U.S. pledges $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as new president vows to "defeat narco-terrorism"
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Aug 08, 09:30 PM 2 sources: BBC News, Euronews
US intends to send $1 billion in aid to Colombia following de la Espriella's inauguration
→ Removed president's "defeat narco-terrorism" vow; added inauguration detail.
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Aug 08, 11:30 PM 1 source: The Guardian
US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown