Coverage dated August 7, 2026 to August 8, 2026

U.S. pledges $1B to Colombia's new right-wing president

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The U.S. State Department said Friday that the United States plans to give $1 billion to the new government of Colombia, which Trump endorsed.

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Just the News
U.S. State Department providing $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia under new president (opens Just the News)
Published Aug 7, 2026
Just the News's feed description
President Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn-in on Friday
The Guardian
US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 8, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Trump ally Abelardo De La ‌Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn in The Trump administration plans to provide $1bn in security assistance to the ⁠government of Colombia’s new rightwing ‌president, the US state department announced, soon after Abelard…
France 24
US pledges $1 billion security aid to Colombia as Trump-endorsed president takes office (opens France 24)
Published Aug 8, 2026
France 24's feed description
The US State Department announced late Friday that President Donald Trump's administration plans to provide $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as the country's new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn into office.
UPI
U.S. pledges $1B to Colombia's new right-wing president (opens UPI)
Published Aug 8, 2026
UPI's feed description
The U.S. State Department said Friday that the United States plans to give $1 billion to the new government of Colombia, which Trump endorsed.

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