Tillerson Praises Colombia Aid to Venezuelans, Anti-Drug Efforts

Tillerson Praises Colombia Aid to Venezuelans, Anti-Drug Efforts
Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson shake hands during a joint news conference in Bogota, Colombia Feb. 6, 2018. Reuters/Jaime Saldarriaga
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BOGOTA–Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday said the United States is heartbroken by the economic and social situation effecting Venezuela and appreciates Colombia joining efforts to help in dealing with the humanitarian crisis.

Standing beside Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos, Tillerson said the two men had an extensive exchange about how they and other countries could help Venezuela, especially through multilateral organizations like the Organization of American States.