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Ecuador and Colombia Presidents Meet to Strengthen Economic and Security Ties

Ecuador and Colombia Presidents Meet to Strengthen Economic and Security Ties

Abelardo de la Espriella, the newly appointed president of Colombia, held a bilateral meeting with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa. This meeting marks a significant shift in the historically tense relations between the two countries. The leaders discussed a shared vision focused on benefiting their citizens, with key topics including economic strengthening and border security to combat organized crime. This meeting is seen as a pivotal moment in improving diplomatic relations between Ecuador and Colombia, which have been strained in the past.

Colombia and Israel Restore Diplomatic Ties, Aiming for Expanded Cooperation

Colombia and Israel Restore Diplomatic Ties, Aiming for Expanded Cooperation

Colombia and Israel are restoring diplomatic relations following the inauguration of Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella. The ties had been severed by former President Gustavo Petro in 2024 due to accusations against Israel. Colombian Vice President José Manuel Restrepo and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met to discuss opportunities for cooperation across various fields. The meeting included senior ministers from Colombia's new government, focusing on translating renewed diplomatic relations into concrete partnerships. The restoration of ties marks a significant shift in Colombia's foreign policy, aiming to strengthen defense, trade, and diplomatic relations with Israel.

From 'The Lion' to 'The Tiger': Conservative Trump allies gain ground in Latin America

From 'The Lion' to 'The Tiger': Conservative Trump allies gain ground in Latin America

When Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as Colombia’s president on Friday, he’ll become the latest conservative to helm a Latin American country

De La Espriella to take office as Colombia president on pledges of security crackdown

De La Espriella to take office as Colombia president on pledges of security crackdown

By Julia Symmes Cobb BOGOTA, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Right-wing lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella is set to be sworn in as Colombia's new president on Friday after pledging a hard line on security, drug trafficking and the economy.

New Colombia president pledges robust fight against crime, fiscal austerity in maiden speech

New Colombia president pledges robust fight against crime, fiscal austerity in maiden speech

By Nelson Bocanegra, Julia Symmes Cobb and Luis Jaime Acosta BOGOTA/CALI, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Colombia's new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in on Friday, using his inaugural speech to pledge a vigorous fight against drug trafficking and austerity measures to restore confidence

Colombia’s new president takes office in ceremony in Cali highlighting hard line on armed groups

Colombia’s new president takes office in ceremony in Cali highlighting hard line on armed groups

Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s president Friday in Cali, breaking tradition by not holding the ceremony in Bogota

Colombia’s new president to take office in ceremony in Cali highlighting hard line on armed groups

Colombia’s new president to take office in ceremony in Cali highlighting hard line on armed groups

Abelardo de la Espriella will be sworn in as Colombia’s president Friday in Cali, breaking tradition by not holding the ceremony in Bogota

A car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after conservative president takes office

A car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after conservative president takes office

A car bomb has exploded in southwest Colombia, a day after conservative Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as the country's new president

Colombia's new president signals energy policy shift, backs oil and gas

Colombia's new president signals energy policy shift, backs oil and gas

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella is pledging to revive the country's oil and gas sector and restore state-owned energy company Ecopetrol