# Democrats Take Control of US Aid to Colombia

> Democrats set to lead US aid decisions for Colombia starting January 2027.
- Title: Democrats Take Control of US Aid to Colombia · The Rio Times
- Summary: Democrats set to lead US aid decisions for Colombia starting January 2027. Democrats will oversee US aid to Colombia in January 2027 after winning both US…
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- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/democrats-set-to-oversee-us-aid-to-colombia
- Author: Contributing Reporter
- Published: 2026-11-04T23:23:55+00:00
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- Topics: democrats, us congress, colombia, foreign aid, house foreign affairs committee, senate foreign relations committee, human rights, peace deal, farc rebels, colombian government, news, world
## Democrats Win US Congress
Democrats took control of the House and Senate in the November 2026 midterm elections.
## New Committee Chairs Expected
Gregory Meeks and Chris Coons are likely to lead foreign policy committees in January 2027.
## Human Rights Focus
Democrats emphasize human rights and the 2016 peace deal with former farc rebels.
## Colombia's Aid Status
Colombia's aid depends on congress funding for security and drug control.
## Recent US-Colombia Tension
US declared colombia failed drug control duties in september 2025.
## Colombian President
Abelardo de la Espriella took office as colombia's president on august 7 2026.
## Aid Committee Changes
Lois Frankel and Brian Schatz will likely lead state department funding committees.
## What Changes Next
Democrats may attach conditions to colombia aid and call officials to testify.
## Key takeaway

Democrats will oversee US aid to Colombia in January 2027 after winning both US Congress chambers in November 2026.