Ecuadorian President Noboa to Attend Colombian Inauguration and Hold Bilateral Meeting in Cali

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa is set to visit Cali, Colombia, on Friday, August 7, 2026, for a series of official activities centered around the presidential transition in Colombia. His arrival is scheduled for 8:45 AM.

The president's agenda includes a bilateral meeting with the Colombian president at 10:30 AM, prior to the official change of command. The specific topics of discussion for this meeting have not been disclosed, nor has the name of the Colombian president participating in the encounter been identified in the official schedule. Later, at 3:00 PM, Noboa will attend the ceremony where Abelardo de la Espriella will be sworn in as the new Colombian President for the 2026-2030 term.

The inauguration ceremony for Abelardo de la Espriella is scheduled to take place during a solemn session of the full Colombian Congress. Legislators have been convened for noon in Cali, with the event to include the oath of office, the presentation of the presidential sash, and addresses from the outgoing Congress president and the newly inaugurated head of state. The protocol also includes the swearing-in of the vice president-elect.

Notably, the transfer of power will occur in Cali at the Arena USC, located at the Santiago de Cali University, deviating from the traditional venue in Bogotá. This decision was approved by the Senate with 58 votes in favor and 30 against. Local authorities are implementing significant security measures, deploying around 11,000 members of the Public Force to ensure safety at the ceremony site, hotels, and the airport. Additionally, a dry law will be in effect in Cali from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Friday as part of the security arrangements.