Francisco Santos Calderón, the ambassador of Colombia to the United States, was the former vice president of Colombia during Alvaro Uribe Velez's administration. (CNN) While covering the tragic and incredible events that unfolded at the US Capitol this week, CNN's Jake Tapper likened the situation to my home country of Colombia. Francisco Santos CalderónColombia has confronted challenges to its democracy, and like the United States, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to the rule of law and respect for human rights. We are partners in democracy with the US, and this shared value is foundational to our long-standing friendship. Colombia is the second oldest democracy in the Western Hemisphere after the US.

Source: CNN January 09, 2021 22:07 UTC