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The Heritage Foundation announces an event featuring Colombia's incoming Foreign Minister-designate Omar Bula Escobar, discussing the priorities of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella's administration. The new government aims to restore pro-security and pro-United States conservative leadership, reversing the policies of the far-left Gustavo Petro government. Key goals include restoring economic growth and reclaiming lost security gains against resurgent narco-terrorist threats. The article highlights the potential for renewed U.S.-Colombia cooperation under President Trump's Shield of the Americas initiative, positioning Colombia as part of a broader conservative wave in the Americas.
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Event Type: Online (Virtual Registration Available)
Overview
The incoming administration of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is set to restore pro-security and pro-United States conservative leadership to the Republic of Colombia, positioning the South American nation to join a wave of new conservative leadership sweeping the Americas.
Following the far-left Gustavo Petro government, President-elect de la Espriella aims to make rapid progress toward:
- Restoring economic growth
- Recovering Colombia’s lost security gains against resurgent narco-terrorist threats
With President Trump’s Shield of the Americas initiative, Washington appears poised to quickly restore the crucial U.S.-Colombia relationship and operationalize what is an essential partnership for the future of the hemisphere.
Featured Speakers
Omar Bula Escobar Foreign Minister-designate, Republic of Colombia @omarbula
Kevin D. Roberts, PhD President, The Heritage Foundation @KevinRobertsTX
Event Details
Join The Heritage Foundation to learn about the top priorities of Colombia’s incoming administration as Foreign Minister-designate Omar Bula Escobar sits down with Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts.
- Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Time: 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Online
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