There will be a change in the protocol for Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration: he will not give a speech before Congress.

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader will travel to Cali, Colombia, on Friday to attend the official presidential inauguration ceremony of Abelardo de la Espriella.

De la Espriella is set to assume the Constitutional Presidency of the Republic of Colombia, according to an official press release detailing the itinerary and participation of the Dominican head of state.