Maria Elvira Salazar

Colombia is entering a new chapter, and the United States must be ready to help build what comes next. Today, I welcomed incoming Vice President José Manuel Restrepo, incoming Foreign Minister Omar Bula, incoming Defense Minister General Jorge Mora, and incoming Commerce

Colombia chose a new direction. Its people placed their trust in President-elect @AbelardoPTE vision for greater security, prosperity, and democratic renewal, where opportunity can flourish again. Today, I welcomed Vice President-elect @jrestrp , incoming Foreign Minister Omar

Colombia eligió un nuevo camino. Los colombianos depositaron su confianza en la visión de @AbelardoPTE para abrir una etapa de mayor seguridad, prosperidad y fortalecimiento democrático, donde las oportunidades vuelvan a florecer para quienes desean construir su futuro en su

Today’s designation of the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists sends a clear message: the United States will not tolerate violent cartels that traffic deadly drugs and terrorize communities. Under President

If nearly 75% of Colombia’s Air Force aircraft and helicopters can’t fly, the fight against drug traffickers and armed groups becomes that much harder. Today, I asked the State Department not only how Colombia can restore those capabilities, but how the United States can help.