Former ambassador talks about the tensions between U.S. and Colombia

By Leila Fadel

Published October 21, 2025 at 4:52 AM EDT

Tensions between the U.S. and Colombia continue to rise. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Kevin Whitaker, a former U.S. ambassador to Colombia, about the relationship between the two countries.

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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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