Colombia, Washington’s “Closest Ally,” Looks to Beijing
By
Luis Fernando Mejía
An expected surge in Chinese investment may bring Bogotá even closer.
This article is part of a series examining the evolving relationships between China and Latin America. BOGOTÁ – It’s been said a lot over the past 20 years, but it remains true today: Colombia is one of the closest allies and strategic partners of the United States in Latin America. Decades of bipartisan support from the U.S. have resulted in billions of dollars invested through many programs including Plan Colombia, as well as more recent initiatives that have supported the implementation of the peace accord with the FARC and have helped cope with the nearly 1.8 million...
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