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Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as new president of Colombia
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Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as new president of Colombia

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Abelardo de la Espriella has been sworn in as the new president of Colombia.
  • The 48-year-old lawyer, described as far-right and close to Donald Trump, will serve until 2030.
  • His presidency faces the immediate challenge of confronting guerrillas and drug traffickers to curb the escalating armed conflict.

Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia's new president on Friday, vowing to uphold the constitution and laws of the nation. The 48-year-old, who has expressed closeness to former U.S. President Donald Trump, assumes the presidency with a mandate that extends until 2030.

The inauguration ceremony took place in the southwestern city of Cali, with representatives of Congress in attendance. De la Espriella's ascension to the highest office comes at a critical juncture for Colombia, as the country grapples with a resurgence of armed conflict.

His administration's immediate and most pressing challenge will be to confront active guerrilla groups and powerful drug cartels. The goal is to contain and reduce the ongoing violence that continues to plague parts of the nation.

Details of his policy initiatives and specific strategies to address these complex security issues are expected to emerge as his term begins.

I swear to God and promise the people to faithfully fulfill the Constitution and laws of Colombia.

— Abelardo de la EspriellaDuring his presidential oath in Cali.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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