The government of US President Donald Trump set his attention on the so -called Gulf clan gun plan, which leaves at least 23 military and murdered police.
From the state Department, spokeswoman Mignon Houston spoke about the bilateral agenda between Colombia and the United States. In turn, he expressed concern about the attacks of illegal armed groups in several regions of the country, the deterioration of security and the strengthening of criminal organizations in Colombia.
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“We do not want this type of violence to occur anywhere in the world. It is causing instability not only in Colombia, but in the region and in our hemisphere we share”he said in an interview with Caracol news.
For Houston, it is necessary to increase efforts to attack insecurity in Colombia, since it considers the country an important ally at the commercial and political level in Latin America.
“It is important that we have continuous opportunities to work together to increase training and security. Colombia is a partner of the Colombo-Stateuns, ”he said.
Similarly, he said that weakening armed groups such as the Gulf clan, the Dissidencies of the FARC or the National Liberation Army (ELN) will have a direct impact on the safety of US tourists who visit Colombian lands.
“Here they are very important for us. We must continue working together with the government to see what we can make to make a difference in the lives of Colombians and Americans who travel to Colombia every day,” he said to the aforementioned environment.
According to the state department spokeswoman, the Trump government is extremely concerned about Colombia’s performance in the fight against drugs, since in recent years the number of hectares where coca leaf is cultivated increased.
“We have seen the figures and of course we are worried, said the spokeswoman, particularly with respect to the level of illicit crops, close to 300,000 hectares, But also production of metric tons of cocaine, close to 3,000 tons, ”said Houston.
By the way, he said that Colombia has to advance greater efforts, as already the pronouncements of the State Department have already been, particularly in the face of this certification process in September by the president of the United States. Before the discouraging Panorama, Donald Trump’s government could describe Colombia in the fight against drug trafficking, if you consider that its efforts are not enough to combat the scourge.
In that sense, John McNamara, ambassador of the United States in Colombia, business manager, said he is aware of the concerns that have arisen from the decision that the US head of state can make. However, he clarified that the determination depends on the goals that the Colombian government can meet in the matter; Only in this way can it demonstrate the effectiveness of your efforts and guarantee a certification.
“I know that many of you are concerned about the possible descertification and what it would mean, although I can assure you that we are still committed to our Colombian security counterparts on that issue. The decision to certify or decrtify of Our President will be largely based on the results that political leaders and that Colombian security forces can demonstrate in the coming months. It is a word from one friend to another, ”explained the official.
He added: “With all due respect, it is no longer the time to talk more about the expected results; it is the time to achieve results for the well -being of our two peoples that suffer in a very real and very sad way because of that enemy.”
