Colombia’s path to growth and opportunity through cooperation with the United States

Issue Brief

July 21, 2026 • 5:43 pm ET

the US–Colombia Strategic Alignment Coalition

Bottom lines up front

After Colombia’s closest-ever presidential elections, Abelardo de la Espriella will take office August 7 amid fiscal pressures and weaker investor confidence.Trade and investment cooperation with the United States will be key to unlocking regional growth opportunities, expanding strategic sectors, and creating jobs. Both countries should build on the US–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement to reduce trade and investment barriers and advance projects in key sectors.