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Rubio arrives in Colombia to meet De la Espriella and revive bilateral ties

From Clarín · () Spanish

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  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Barranquilla to meet Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella.
  • The talks will address security, trade and regional cooperation.
  • Rubio’s regional trip also includes Ecuador and Peru, where Washington wants to strengthen political ties.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Barranquilla on Tuesday for talks with Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, opening a regional tour aimed at strengthening political ties.

Rubio landed at 1:02 p.m. local time at Ernesto Cortissoz Airport in Soledad, which serves Barranquilla. His discussions with De la Espriella will focus on security, trade and regional cooperation.

Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula and the country’s ambassador to Washington, María Consuelo Araújo, received Rubio at the airport. The visit will also take him to Ecuador and Peru later this week, as Washington seeks closer political relations with both countries.

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