Washington is seeking to strengthen its relationship with Colombia following years of strained ties. Senator Marco Rubio’s visit signifies a new chapter in the bilateral relationship between the United States and Colombia. During discussions, the Colombian president and Rubio reached agreements on military and energy cooperation. The United States has offered its support for the modernization of Colombia’s military equipment. This move appears to be a shift from what Rubio’s camp describes as the “poor management” of the relationship by the previous Colombian left-leaning government. The renewed focus aims to bolster security and economic partnerships between the two nations.