José Manuel Restrepo spoke with Trump at a meeting of the Shield of the Americas, and the US president praised De la Espriella: “I like that guy.”
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On September 22, 2026, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, a meeting of the 'Escudo de las Américas' coalition was held, led by United States President Donald Trump. The event focused on international cooperation against organized crime, with Chilean President José Antonio Kast officially announcing his country's participation in the initiative.
During the proceedings, Colombian Vice President José Manuel Restrepo and Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar represented their nation. Reports indicate that President Trump engaged in conversation with Restrepo and expressed personal approval of De la Espriella, stating, 'I like that guy.'
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Infobae (AR) - First snippetFocuses on Chile joining the coalition against organized crime.
Infobae (AR) - Second snippetHighlights diplomatic interactions and Trump's personal remarks about De la Espriella.
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