Abelardo de la Espriella assumes the presidency of Colombia

Abelardo de la Espriella assumed the presidency of Colombia on Friday. In his inaugural address, he announced a policy shift centered on a hardline approach toward armed groups, explicitly stating that his administration will combat narcoterrorism without truce and reject any future peace negotiations with these organizations.

This policy transition marks a significant change in the country's domestic security strategy and is expected to recalibrate the diplomatic and strategic alliance between Bogotá and Washington.