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2025.07.20 03:30 GMT+8

Colombia shifts its weapons acquisition strategy

Updated 2025.07.20 03:30 GMT+8
Michelle Begue

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro is calling for a shift in weapons acquisition strategy. 

Colombia celebrated this month it’s International Aeronautic and Space Fair in Medellin. The president welcomed the acquisition of fighter jets from Sweden showing a departure from past purchases from the U.S. and Israel.

CGTN’S Michelle Begue has this story.

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