Colombia has extradited the leader of an armed group to the United States, a move that signals a shift towards Washington in its approach to security cooperation.
The extradition follows a broader trend of closer ties between Bogotá and the United States, as the country seeks to strengthen its partnership on counter‑insurgency and drug‑trafficking efforts.
President Abelardo De La Espriella has emerged as a close ally of the former Trump administration in South America, a relationship that has been highlighted by recent diplomatic exchanges and joint initiatives.
Experts note that the extradition could be part of a wider strategy to align Colombia’s internal security policies with U.S. priorities, reinforcing the country’s commitment to curbing
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
