Why did the us get involved with colombia?

Due to the bilateral economic relation  and trade promotion agreement the us get involved with columbia.

Explanation:

The Columbia is said to be one of the primary partners in trade with the US by the Columbia trade promotion agreement. After independence from Spain in 1822, Columbia established a bilateral relationship with the united states as it was a middle-income country on that times. The united states and Columbia is said to be a member in a lot of international organization jointly and signed agreement on environment protection science and technology and civil aviation.