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Colombia has new president

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Abelardo de la Espriella has been sworn in as the new president of Colombia.
  • The conservative leader took the oath in Cali, deviating from the traditional ceremony in the capital, Bogotá.
  • His inauguration was attended by international figures, including Spain's King Felipe VI and Argentina's President Javier Milei.

Abelardo de la Espriella has officially been sworn in as Colombia's new president. The conservative politician took the oath of office in a ceremony held at a university in Cali, a departure from the customary practice of inaugurations taking place before Congress in the capital, Bogotá.

The inauguration ceremony drew notable international attendees, including King Felipe VI of Spain and President Javier Milei of Argentina. De la Espriella, described as a "Trump-friendly" figure, secured victory in the June presidential election by a narrow margin of less than one percent against his left-wing opponent, Iván Cepeda.

Despite the electoral outcome, former President Gustavo Petro has alleged electoral fraud. However, both international and domestic observers have dismissed these claims. Petro has declared his intention to lead a strong opposition to the new administration.

Following the ceremony in Cali, President de la Espriella is expected to deliver a speech from a military base in the city. His presidency marks a significant political shift for Colombia, following the term of the previous president.

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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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