AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSecurity Crackdown: Colombia’s new right-wing president Abelardo de la Espriella ordered the transfer of 117 high-profile inmates tied to past peace talks, aiming to break criminal networks inside prisons. Terror Alert: Hours after his inauguration, a car bomb hit a toll plaza on the Pan-American Highway in southwest Colombia, with the army blaming dissident FARC groups; two security guards were reported with minor injuries. U.S.-Colombia Pivot: The Trump administration pledged $1 billion in security assistance for de la Espriella’s first months, framed as support for fighting organized crime and illegal immigration, with U.S. officials also signaling closer military cooperation. Foreign Policy Shift: Colombia recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, reversing Petro-era ties with the Sahrawi Republic and opening the door to renewed political and economic cooperation. Israel Reconnect: Colombia also announced plans for a bilateral economic commission with Israel and an official visit in October after Petro severed relations over Gaza. Regional Alignment: De la Espriella vowed to join the U.S.-backed “Shield of the Americas” anti-cartel effort and to end dialogue with armed groups.
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