Colombia's far-right president Abelardo de la Espriella takes office, promising break with tradition
- Posted on August 7, 2026
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Colombia's far-right president Abelardo de la Espriella takes office, promising break with tradition
An ally of Donald Trump, the new president, whose inauguration is scheduled for Friday, August 7, has pledged budget cuts, a 'moral reconstruction' grounded in Catholicism, and an 'iron fist' against guerrilla groups and drug trafficking.
