# US pledges $1bn support to Colombia as Trump-backed president sworn in

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/us-pledges-1bn-support-to-colombia-as-trump-backed-president-sworn-in/
- Published: 2026-08-08T12:01:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-08T12:13:14+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy9wy3y0e5wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Americas, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- US offers $1bn security package to Colombia’s new right-wing president.
- De la Espriella promises a forceful crackdown on armed criminal groups.
- The inauguration marks a sharp break from Gustavo Petro’s government.

## Summary

The United States has pledged $1bn in support to Colombia following the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-backed right-wing leader. The package signals a marked improvement in relations after tensions with his left-wing predecessor, Gustavo Petro, and supports a shared focus on organised crime, migration and closer security cooperation.

De la Espriella was sworn in in Cali rather than Bogotá, presenting the move as a signal of resolve against armed groups in the region. He promised an “all-out war” on “narco-terrorism”, including tougher action instead of peace talks and the building of mega-prisons; Washington also welcomed Colombia joining Trump’s Shield of the Americas security partnership.

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