U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Visit Colombia in September 2026
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- El Tiempo
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Colombia on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, as part of a regional tour that includes Ecuador and Peru. The Colombian Foreign Ministry confirmed that Rubio will meet with President Abelardo de la Espriella and Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar at the presidential headquarters in Barranquilla. The visit is scheduled to last until September 10.
The bilateral agenda will focus on trade, regional security, and the fight against narcotics trafficking. Foreign Minister Bula Escobar stated that the government aims to consolidate ties through a foreign policy centered on economic and commercial cooperation, specifically regarding investment, exports, tourism, and technology. Colombian Ambassador to the U.S. María Consuelo Araújo and Interior Minister Rodrigo Lara Restrepo both emphasized the importance of the U.S. as a key ally sharing democratic values and security challenges.
Additionally, Vice President José Manuel Restrepo mentioned that the bilateral agenda includes economic opportunities related to an event called The Miracle Week in New York. Meanwhile, Governor Verano has requested that President De la Espriella use the visit to promote the opening of a U.S. consulate in Barranquilla, a proposal previously submitted to the State Department in July.
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- The coverage frames the visit as a strategic opportunity to strengthen democratic alliances and stimulate economic growth through diplomatic cooperation.
Sources
- Centre-right El Tiempo: Governor Verano asks De la Espriella to take advantage of Marco Rubio's visit to promote the opening of a US consulate in Barranquilla
- Centre-right Infobae: Everything is ready for the visit of Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Colombia, the Foreign Ministry confirmed: he will meet with President Abelardo de la Espriella
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