# Colombia Leader Seeks to Be Washington’s Top Ally in the Americas

https://mins.news/en/item/51056

- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-09 09:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-08/colombia-leader-seeks-to-be-washington-s-top-ally-in-the-americas?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa1271eb45a8a0001cf9dbb

> Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said his country wants to become the top US ally in the Americas as his government seeks Washington’s backing for its campaign against organized crime.

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