The United States will allocate $1 billion to the new authorities in Colombia for security provision programs.

The U.S. State Department reported on plans by the White House administration to provide assistance to Colombia after a new right-wing president, Abelardo de la Espriella, takes office.

The funds will be allocated as a sign of “a renewed partnership” between the United States and Colombia, according to a statement from the State Department.

The 48-year-old de la Espriella, who promised to revive Colombia’s economy and take tough measures to combat crime, was sworn in on Friday. Trump publicly backed him during the election campaign.

De la Espriella succeeded Gustavo Petro as president of Colombia — the first socialist to lead the country, who was dubbed the “Colombian Trump.” After U.S. strikes against Venezuela and the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, Trump said he does not rule out a military operation against Colombia, accusing its authorities of an ineffective fight against drug trafficking. In an interview with BBC, Petro said that such statements by the U.S. president pose a “real threat” to Colombia.

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