world π€ US pledges $1bn to Colombia's new president
The United States has pledged US Dollars 1 billion to Colombia immediately after the swearing-in of Abelardo de la Espriella. The funding comes as the right-wing populist leader takes office in Bogota, Colombia. This massive financial aid aligns with his promise of a hardline crackdown on drug cartels. The US State Department termed this a "security package" to tackle organized crime and migration. De la Espriella plans a forceful response, marking a sharp break from previous 'total peace' strategies. π°