Colombia extradites leader of armed group to US in shift towards Washington
- Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella has emerged as close ally the of Trump administration in South America.
- The Colombian government has extradited an alleged drug trafficking leader to the United States, part of a shift in the country’s security policy into greater alignment with Washington.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella announced on Friday the extradition of Geovany Andres Rojas, who is accused of leading an organisation formed by previous members of the FARC rebel group.
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- Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella has emerged as close ally the of Trump administration in South America.
- The Colombian government has extradited an alleged drug trafficking leader to the United States, part of a shift in the country’s security policy into greater alignment with Washington.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella announced on Friday the extradition of Geovany Andres Rojas, who is accused of leading an organisation formed by previous members of the FARC rebel group.
Sources: Al Jazeera