c/globalnews · by BrikoX@lemmy.zip · 3d

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

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/08/us-promises-1bn-in-security-aid-to-colombia-as-new-rightwing-president-pledges-drugs-crackdown

Trump ally Abelardo De La ‌Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn in

Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/08/us-promises-1bn-in-security-aid-to-colombia-as-new-rightwing-president-pledges-drugs-crackdown

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A_norny_mousse@piefed.zip · 7 pts · 3d

Which was the deciding factor here?

pledges drugs crackdown
Trump ally

I hate when news still report as if WH press releases were factual. Stop the sanewashing.

Insekticus@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3d

Another U.S billion going to anything but the healthcare, public education, public transport, subsidised food of the citizenry. Despicable.

BiteRabbit@reddthat.com · 1 pts · 2d

Venezuela and Columbia are both ideal for locations for space launches. Columbia is the gateway Pananma and threshold from South America to Central America. Just pointing out some geolocational information. I am not condoning anything.