US Rubio pledges to 'restore' ties with Colombia's new, Trump-friendly leader • FRANCE 24 English
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday pledged to "restore" ties with Bogota after four years of leftist rule, on day one of a three-nation tour aimed at bolstering conservative allies in Latin America. The trip to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru comes after a series of elections brought pro-US right-wing leaders to power, giving Washington an opening to tighten security and economic ties and push back against China's growing influence. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle tells us more. #USA #Colombia #diplomacy 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X: https://f24.my/Xen Bluesky: https://f24.my/BSen and Threads: https://f24.my/THen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the
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