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TOUS 4626 Colombie Abelardo de la Espriella officiellement investi president

Published on 08/08/2026 | 06:19

Abelardo de la Espriella has officially taken office as President of Colombia, following his narrow victory over leftist candidate Iván Cepeda. The new head of state, considered to be on the radical right, promises a break with the policies of Gustavo Petro, particularly regarding security and the fight against drug trafficking. He also intends to pursue a policy of fiscal austerity and revitalize the oil and gas sectors.

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