Marco Rubio Pledges to Repair U.S.-Colombia Ties Following Leftist Era

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Colombia to strengthen alliances, signing new agreements on critical minerals and nuclear cooperation.

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September 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Barranquilla, Colombia — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio committed on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to revitalizing the diplomatic partnership between Washington and Bogota, asserting that the two nations had become estranged during the tenure of the previous leftist administration.

During a press conference in Barranquilla, Rubio criticized the legacy of former President Gustavo Petro. He remarked that the current administration, led by President Abelardo de la Espriella, had inherited a series of disasters and was actively working to address the mistakes of the last four years.

The Secretary of State held discussions with President de la Espriella, resulting in the formal signing of bilateral agreements focused on civilian nuclear cooperation and the development of critical minerals supply chains.

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Rubio emphasized that the United States and Colombia now possess a unique opportunity to revive their natural relations and transition into a new phase of cooperation that he described as even stronger than before.

This diplomatic mission marks the beginning of a broader tour across Latin America, aimed at reinforcing bonds with emerging conservative, pro-U.S. leadership in the region. Following his stop in Colombia, Rubio is scheduled to visit Ecuador and Peru to advance security partnerships and intensify joint efforts against organized crime and drug trafficking.

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