Colombia signed minerals and nuclear deals with Washington.

President Abelardo de la Espriella also loosened gun restrictions the same day.

Rubio offered drones, radar and training after years of friction under leftist predecessor Gustavo Petro.

Colombia wants relief from a 12.5% tariff before Rubio’s tour reaches Ecuador and Peru this week.

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France 24
Al Jazeera Online
emphasizes US military expansion across right-wing Latin allies as trend of 'alignment with US interests'

Sources: France 24, Al Jazeera Online