Rubio and Colombia's De la Espriella to discuss drug trafficking, quake aid, trade

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio will meet Colombian President De la Espriella to coordinate post-earthquake recovery and counter-narcotics cooperation. The U.S. has committed $26.5 million for disaster relief and $1 billion in security assistance, while both sides seek to expand bilateral trade. The meeting signals continued U.S. engagement in Latin America amid shifting regional dynamics.