Abelardo de la Espriella has assumed office as the new president of Colombia. Described in reports as far-right, he stated during his inauguration on Friday that his administration will launch an unrelenting campaign against drug-trafficking and terrorism.
In his inaugural remarks, the newly installed president formally ruled out any future peace negotiations with armed groups operating in the country. This policy shift marks a significant departure from previous approaches and is characterized as restructuring the strategic alliance between Bogotá and Washington.
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