Colombia's new president vows to respect separation of powers

Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia's new far-right president, used his inaugural address to assure the nation he would uphold the separation of powers and maintain a cooperative relationship with Congress. Speaking from Cali, he emphasized his commitment to respecting the independence of all branches of government, citing his academic and professional background.

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The Constitution distributed the power to avoid its concentration, but also to guarantee the stability of the Republic. I will respect the independence of each of the branches of public power, because my academic training, my professional trajectory, and my vision of the State demand it of me.

"The Constitution distributed power to avoid its concentration, but also to guarantee the stability of the Republic. I will respect the independence of each of the branches of public power, because my academic training, my professional trajectory, and my vision of the State demand it of me," De la Espriella stated. He also firmly rejected the idea of convening a constituent assembly, a move previously considered by his predecessor, Gustavo Petro, to push through stalled social reforms.

"In my government, there will be no path opened to a constituent assembly of any nature. I do not believe in assemblies convened to alter the rules of the Republic, prolong the exercise of power, or remake institutions at the whim of whoever governs," the new president insisted. He also pledged transparency in dealings with Congress, promising institutional dialogue without personal agreements or hidden negotiations.

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In my government, there will be no path opened to a constituent assembly of any nature. I do not believe in assemblies convened to alter the rules of the Republic, prolong the exercise of power, or remake institutions at the whim of whoever governs.

Addressing concerns about the opposition, some of whom have questioned his election, De la Espriella vowed that all political forces would enjoy equal guarantees. "All political forces, both those that accompany the government and those that exercise opposition, will enjoy the same guarantees to participate in the noble democratic battle. In the miracle homeland, no one will be persecuted for thinking differently or privileged for supporting the National Government," he declared.

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All political forces, both those that accompany the government and those that exercise opposition, will enjoy the same guarantees to participate in the noble democratic battle. In the miracle homeland, no one will be persecuted for thinking differently or privileged for supporting the National Government.