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Colombia’s Earthquake Puts Abelardo De La Espriella, Its New President, to the Test

Abelardo De La Espriella had never held public office until his inauguration on Friday. Now, he is at the helm of a major disaster response.

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President Abelardo De La Espriella, left, and his vice president, José Manuel Restrepo, led an earthquake response meeting in Bogotá, the Colombian capital, on Monday.
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Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Military Partnership With Colombia to Target Drug Traffickers

The country’s new Trump-endorsed president takes office on Friday. Sweeping plans to target drug traffickers with U.S. help are already underway.

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Colombian soldiers in 2025. Colombia has historically been a key ally in the U.S. fight against drug trafficking.
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