Abelardo de la Espriella has become Colombia's new president for the 2026 to 2030 term. The right-wing politician was sworn in before the Congress of the Republic and chose to deliver his first speech as head of state in Cali, not in Bogotá. He takes office after left-wing president Gustavo Petro. France24 ↗
De la Espriella, a 48-year-old millionaire and lawyer, was narrowly elected in a contest against left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda. Foreign sources describe him as a far-right leader and an ally of Donald Trump. His rise marks a major political shift after four years of Gustavo Petro's government. n-tv ↗
The new president has announced a tougher approach to drug cartels and wants to break sharply with his predecessor's policies. According to available information, he plans to end the peace talks through which Petro's government had sought to achieve the disarmament of armed groups. His program is also expected to include budget cuts and an emphasis on moral renewal rooted in Catholicism.
The inauguration was accompanied by heightened security measures in Cali. The opposition also staged protests in several Colombian cities, including Cali and Bogotá, and questioned the legitimacy of his taking office. Colombia is thus entering a new political era at a time when the country continues to be burdened by violence, attacks, and tensions surrounding the fight against armed groups.
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Ultrarechtse Abelardo de La Espriella ingezworen als president van Colombia
NOS
| 03:01 08.08.
Colombia, proteste dell'opposizione contro l'insediamento di De la Espriella
ANSA
| 21:43 07.08.
Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president
BBC News
| 19:45 07.08.
Fifa-Präsident : Infantino reist zur Amtseinführung von Kolumbiens rechtem Präsidenten
Die Zeit
| 19:23 07.08.
Abelardo de la Espriella, un presidente dispuesto a romper todos los moldes en Colombia
El Mundo
| 15:37 07.08.
Colombie : le président d'extrême droite promet la rupture
France24
| 11:41 07.08.
Politik-Neuling übernimmt: Rechter Hardliner De La Espriella regiert jetzt in Kolumbien
n-tv
| 05:24 08.08.
De la Espriella giura da presidente della Colombia e promette la 'Patria Milagro'
ANSA
| 23:43 07.08.
Watch: BBC questions Infantino over backing as Fifa president
BBC World
| 22:12 07.08.
Abelardo de la Espriella inicia el giro a la derecha en Colombia
El Mundo
| 22:05 07.08.
Sprengstoff und die Drohung eines „Bürgerkriegs“ – Jetzt steht Kolumbien vor einer Zäsur
Welt
| 11:13 07.08.
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