In Quito, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave a speech (NYT) acknowledging that the Americas are undergoing a “democratic reckoning” and said the United States aims to be an ally in showing that democracies can deliver social well-being.
This timeline traces U.S.-Colombia relations.
U.S./Mexico: The number of apprehensions at the southern U.S. border in fiscal year 2021 reached 1.7 million (WaPo), an all-time high that includes some repeat attempted crossings.