US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on the first stop of a three-nation Latin American tour, hailed Colombia’s election of President Abelardo De La Espriella. Rubio said he would pursue closer security cooperation with Bogota, framing the move as part of growing alignment with US interests in the Western Hemisphere.
WHO:US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
WHAT:Rubio hailed Colombia’s newly elected pro-Washington president and pledged closer security cooperation with Bogota.
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 2:27 AM ET
WHERE:Colombia
WHY:Rubio reacted to Colombia’s election of President Abelardo De La Espriella and used it to announce closer security cooperation with Bogota.
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