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

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.

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

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

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