Abelardo de la Espriella announced four “decisive blows” against organized crime: “It will be punished to the full extent of the law.”

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced four major operations against organized crime on August 22, 2026, declaring that the state would no longer bow to criminality and that offenders would be punished to the full extent of the law.

The announcement formed part of a broader presentation detailing the administration's initial 15-day governance balance. During this address, the president asserted that the country's trajectory is being corrected through character, discipline, and substantial decisions.

The measures highlight the administration's early focus on security and state authority, utilizing social media channels to communicate these enforcement actions directly to the public.