Washington Sends Delegation to Inauguration, Signals Deepening Bilateral Ties

A U.S. delegation led by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche arrived in Bogotá for President De La Esperanza’s swearing‑in ceremony. The presence of senior American officials underscored the expanding security partnership, including Colombia’s enrollment in the U.S. "Shield of the Americas" program. Both sides described the meeting as a new chapter in cooperation, with plans to coordinate intelligence, border control and counter‑narcotics operations.