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US offers $1 billion to Colombia hours after new right - wing populist president sworn in
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The U.S. has offered $1 billion in aid to Colombia shortly after a new right-wing populist president was sworn in. This signifies a significant diplomatic and financial engagement between the two nations following a political transition.
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