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Colombian politicians mourn the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

Newswire From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Colombian political figures offered condolences after the death of Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, whom they described as a friend of Colombia.
  • Former officials credited Graham with supporting security cooperation, trade, democratic institutions and funding for Colombia.
  • Graham's office said the 71-year-old senator died after a brief and sudden illness.

Colombian political leaders mourned the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, remembering the Republican as a friend of Colombia and an influential supporter of bilateral ties.

The senator Graham was a friend of Colombia, a respected voice on international affairs and a public servant whose career leaves an important mark on the institutional life of the United States.

· Abelardo de la Espriella and Omar Bula EscobarThe president-elect and future foreign minister issued a joint condolence statement.

President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella and future Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar said Graham had been "a friend of Colombia, a respected voice on international affairs and a public servant whose career leaves an important mark on the institutional life of the United States."

Former President Álvaro Uribe expressed his gratitude on X and recalled that Graham had helped the governments he led. Former President Iván Duque said Graham had been "a great friend of Colombia" and a firm defender of the historic relationship between the two countries, contributing to cooperation on security, trade and the defense of democracy.

A great friend of Colombia and a firm defender of the historic relationship between our countries, contributing to the strengthening of cooperation in security, trade and the defense of democracy.

· Iván DuqueThe former president described Graham's role in Colombia-U.S. relations.

Former Defense Minister and ambassador to the United States Juan Carlos Pinzón called Graham "a great friend and partner of Colombia" who provided "permanent support" for Plan Colombia and the bipartisan security strategy. Former Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo described Graham as one of the most influential voices in the U.S. Congress and said his backing had been decisive in strengthening bilateral cooperation and securing sustained funding for Colombia.

A great friend and partner of Colombia

· Juan Carlos PinzónThe former defense minister and ambassador recalled Graham's support for Colombia.

Murillo also noted that Graham remained open to respectful dialogue and practical agreements, even when they disagreed on foreign-policy priorities. Graham's office confirmed his death on Saturday night after "a brief and sudden illness." The South Carolina senator was serving his fourth consecutive six-year Senate term and was known as one of the Republican Party's strongest voices against Iran and among its most supportive of Israel.

A brief and sudden illness

· Lindsey Graham's officeThe senator's office gave this description when confirming his death.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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