Petro Inks $4.3 Billion Deal for 17 Fighter Jets Amid Regional Tensions
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced a $4.3 billion deal to buy 17 fighter jets from Sweden amid regional tension with the US. The purchase comes as Colombia is locked in a high-stakes standoff with Washington over issues including migration and security cooperation.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced a $4.3 billion deal to buy 17 fighter jets from Sweden amid regional tension with the United States, in a move that comes as tensions between Bogota and Washington have escalated recently. The purchase of Saab Gripen aircraft is seen as a strategic move by Colombia to boost its military capabilities. The deal was announced on Friday, coinciding with reports of deteriorating relations between Petro's government and the US administration. The purchase is expected to be finalized in 2024.
