The strategic military alliance between the U.S. and Colombia has been strengthened by the recent donation of 55 M1117 armored security vehicles, called “Pegaso” in Colombia. This gesture is part of the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) program, designed to bolster Colombia’s national defense capabilities. Particularly, it aids in its efforts to combat narcotrafficking and secure […]
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