NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 8, 2026Miami-Dade
US Department of State pledges $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia
The U.S. Department of State has announced a $1 billion security package for Colombia aimed at dismantling transnational narcoterrorism networks. The funding is intended to support the administration of Colombia's new right-wing president.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
This $1 billion allocation represents a significant shift in U.S. foreign security spending directed toward Colombian counter-narcotics and anti-terrorism operations.
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Who's Mentioned
personSara Carter“Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy”other48“Age of President De La Espriella”locationColombia“The recipient nation of the security assistance package.”personJoseph M. Humire“Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Western Hemisphere Security Affairs”personMario Diaz-Balart“U.S. Representative who attended the inauguration”personCliff Sims“National Security Advisor to the Vice President”personHugo Guevara“U.S. Embassy in Bogotá”personViviana Bovo“Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs”organizationU.S. Department of State“The federal agency announcing the $1 billion security assistance package.”personTodd Blanche“U.S. Attorney General”personTerry Cole“DEA Administrator”personKris Jarvis“Chief of International Operations for Joint Task Force Vulcan”locationCali“Location of the inauguration”personDe La Espriella“Individual associated with the security plan being supported.”personAbelardo De La Espriella“President of Colombia”personJorge Mora“Colombian Minister of Defense”