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Colombia’s new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in on Friday (August 7, 2026), using his inaugural speech to pledge a vigorous fight against drug trafficking, as well as austerity measures to restore confidence in the economy. Mr. De La Espriella, 48, won June’s runoff on promises to crack down on armed groups,…
Supporters of presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella of the opposition Defenders of the Motherland movement celebrate election results after polls closed in the runoff election in Barranquilla, Colombia, on June 21, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Colombian right wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella looked poised to win the country’s Sunday (June 21, 2026)…
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