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

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A_norny_mousse

piefed.zip

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

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

BiteRabbit

reddthat.com

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.