Colombia Names Araújo Ambassador to US

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced Monday that María Consuelo Araújo will serve as the country's new ambassador to the United States. Araújo, a former foreign minister and culture minister, takes on one of Colombia's most important diplomatic posts at a time when the president has shown complete affinity with Donald Trump. Her main task will be to relaunch bilateral relations with Colombia's top trading partner, while navigating challenges in trade and security — major priorities for the White House.