Colombia's Abelardo de la Espriella takes office, vows war on gangs
Colombian president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella took office on August 8, vowing to launch a war on drug gangs and strengthen ties with the United States. The right-wing populist won June's runoff election by less than one percentage point.
Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, was sworn into office on August 8, pledging to wage a tough campaign against drug gangs. The former lawyer won June's runoff election by less than one percentage point.
The right-wing populist leader is being compared to El Salvador's Nayib Bukele and Argentina's Javier Milei in political style. His new administration has also promised to draw closer to Washington on security and trade matters.
De la Espriella's inauguration took place at an unusual venue, underscoring the deep political polarization that has marked Colombia's recent election cycle. Observers are watching closely how the incoming government's security policies will reshape regional drug-trafficking dynamics.
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