# US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Visits Colombia to Meet President De La Espriella

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Colombia next week to meet with President Abelardo De La Espriella in Barranquilla.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Colombia next week for an official bilateral meeting with President Abelardo De La Espriella in the city of Barranquilla. [^1]

The US Department of State announced on Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to South America next week, visiting Ecuador and meeting with the newly elected presidents of Colombia and Peru. [^2]

Journalist Darcy Quinn reported on September 3 that the US Embassy in Bogotá allegedly denied visas to the parents of Colombian journalist Juliana Guerrero. [^3]

The author argues that the US-Venezuela oil agreement is a shameless geopolitical pragmatism that prioritizes access to oil over democratic ideals. [^4]

Marco Rubio's visit to Colombia is projected to take place on Tuesday, September 8, as part of a regional diplomatic tour. [^5]

President Abelardo De La Espriella stated during a phone call on August 18 that he requested the temporary suspension of tariffs affecting Colombian products. [^6]

The US Department of State and the White House are expected to formally confirm the diplomatic agenda in the coming hours. [^7]

An earthquake struck Colombia three days after President Abelardo de la Espriella took office, killing approximately 300 people, injuring thousands, and causing damage in the western and central regions of the country. [^8]

Rubio will meet with Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office on August 7, to discuss US support for Colombia's response to an earthquake. [^9]

Rubio will visit Ecuador and meet with newly elected presidents in Colombia and Peru during his first trips to those countries as the top US diplomat. [^10]

Juliana Guerrero is scheduled to appear before the 46th Knowledge Court of Bogotá on September 9 for a hearing regarding alleged procedural fraud and ideological falsification. [^11]

Quinn stated that the parents of Juliana Guerrero did not meet the requirements necessary for visa approval. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Colombia next week for an official bilateral meeting with President Abelardo De La Espriella in the city of Barranquilla. (El País, News)
2. The US Department of State announced on Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to South America next week, visiting Ecuador and meeting with the newly elected presidents of Colombia and Peru. (El Economista, News)
3. Journalist Darcy Quinn reported on September 3 that the US Embassy in Bogotá allegedly denied visas to the parents of Colombian journalist Juliana Guerrero. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
4. The author argues that the US-Venezuela oil agreement is a shameless geopolitical pragmatism that prioritizes access to oil over democratic ideals. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
5. Marco Rubio's visit to Colombia is projected to take place on Tuesday, September 8, as part of a regional diplomatic tour. (El País, News)
6. President Abelardo De La Espriella stated during a phone call on August 18 that he requested the temporary suspension of tariffs affecting Colombian products. (El País, News)
7. The US Department of State and the White House are expected to formally confirm the diplomatic agenda in the coming hours. (El País, News)
8. An earthquake struck Colombia three days after President Abelardo de la Espriella took office, killing approximately 300 people, injuring thousands, and causing damage in the western and central regions of the country. (El Economista, News)
9. Rubio will meet with Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office on August 7, to discuss US support for Colombia's response to an earthquake. (El Economista, News)
10. Rubio will visit Ecuador and meet with newly elected presidents in Colombia and Peru during his first trips to those countries as the top US diplomat. (Diario La republica, News)
11. Juliana Guerrero is scheduled to appear before the 46th Knowledge Court of Bogotá on September 9 for a hearing regarding alleged procedural fraud and ideological falsification. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
12. Quinn stated that the parents of Juliana Guerrero did not meet the requirements necessary for visa approval. (Publimetro Colombia, News)

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