The Belt and Road Initiative's Growing Reach: Colombia's Strategic Pivot The arrival of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Colombia on Tuesday marks a significant development in the country's strategic pivot towards the West.
Amidst growing concerns over its participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Rubio will meet with President Abelardo de la Espriella to sign agreements on critical minerals and civil nuclear cooperation.
Colombia's decision to join the BRI has raised concerns among observers about the potential risks associated with China's expanding influence in the region.