Joe Biden and Colombia Part 2: ending the 'War on Drugs'

[Judi Lynn]

2. Joe Biden and Colombia Part 1: Duque 'optimistic' about relations

by Adriaan Alsema January 14, 2021

Colombia’s President Ivan Duque is “optimistic” about working with US-President-elect Joe Biden despite strain relations over alleged election meddling by his government.

Duque has every reason to be optimistic as relations haven’t been this bad since 1994 when the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) revealed former President Ernesto Samper’s election campaign was financed with drug money.

Colombia’s current president and his far-right party are being investigated on similar charges and could see Washington investigating alleged meddling in the US elections to favor President Donald Trump.

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Fortunately for Duque, his denial of reality is not his only trademark. The president’s obedience to his masters is too.

This may help improve relations if Biden wants Duque to dump the government officials and political allies who are accused of meddling in the US elections.

More:
https://colombiareports.com/joe-biden-and-colombia-part-1-duque-optimistic-about-relations/