Abelardo de la Espriella recognized the new military leadership: he prohibited his officials from holding talks with any armed group.

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella officially recognized the new military leadership this Wednesday, signaling a shift in national security policy. During the transition, the president issued a directive prohibiting government officials from engaging in dialogues with any armed groups, marking a departure from previous engagement strategies.

In his address to the new command structure, the president mandated a focus on restoring security across the country and combating organized crime with full state backing. This leadership change is intended to redefine national security priorities and establish a more assertive stance against illegal armed actors.