Laura Fernández promises to stop drug traffickers leaving Colombia and announces an alliance with Abelardo de la Espriella
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On Tuesday, September 22, in Barranquilla, Colombia, Costa Rican President Laura Fernández and Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella met to discuss bilateral relations and joint security efforts. During the meeting, President Fernández announced that Costa Rica and Colombia are taking a definitive "step forward" in an uncompromising struggle against transnational crime and narcoterrorism.
In addition to the regional security cooperation, diplomatic discussions included a specific request from the Colombian leadership. President de la Espriella formally asked President Fernández to evaluate implementing migration reciprocity by eliminating the visa requirements currently mandated for Colombian citizens entering Costa Rica.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Visa RequestFocuses on Colombia's diplomatic request to eliminate tourist visa requirements.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Narco StruggleEmphasizes joint bilateral efforts and strong rhetoric against transnational drug cartels.
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