Abelardo de la Espriella acknowledged the role the media will play in his term: “An enormous responsibility”

Abelardo de la Espriella has assumed office as the new president of Colombia, marking a major political shift for the country. Upon taking the oath of office on Friday, the far-right leader declared that his administration will launch an unrelenting campaign against drug-trafficking terrorism.

In his inaugural address, President de la Espriella officially ruled out any future peace negotiations with armed groups operating within the nation. This hardline stance represents a decisive break from previous policies and signals a significant realignment in the diplomatic and strategic partnership between Bogotá and Washington.