De La Espriella to take office as Colombia president on pledges of security crackdown
He won June’s runoff on promises to crack down on armed groups and revive oil and gas production, with investors welcoming his market-friendly agenda.
- On Friday, Abelardo De La Espriella will be sworn in as Colombia's president in Cali amid a security lockdown, marking the first inauguration held outside the congressional building in Bogota.
- De La Espriella won the June runoff on promises to shrink the state by 40% and revive the oil and gas sector, pledging a hard line on drug trafficking and armed groups.
- Finance Minister Miguel Gomez reported a fiscal deficit of 7% to 8% of GDP, necessitating growth-focused tax reform. Appointments include retired Major General Jorge Eduardo Mora as defense minister and Maria Arboleda as energy minister.
- Markets expect short-term favorability despite the Petro administration warning that tax changes might reduce state revenue. Gustavo Petro has called for marches as acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche leads an international delegation.
- Vice President-elect Jose Manuel Restrepo has engaged Washington to align on security and economic priorities. The new administration plans aerial fumigation for coca eradication alongside continued military pressure through bombings and raids.
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De La Espriella to take office as Colombia president on pledges of security crackdown
Right-wing lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella is set to be sworn in as Colombia's new president on Friday after pledging a hard line on security, drug trafficking and the economy.
Colombia's New President Takes Office
Right wing lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella will be sworn in as Colombia’s new president on Friday, marking a dramatic political shift after campaigning on promises to restore security, revive the economy and reverse many of former President Gustavo Petro’s policies. The 48 year old secured victory in June’s presidential runoff by pledging an aggressive […] The post Colombia’s New President Takes Office appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
A strained Colombia ushers in a new political era with Abelardo de la Espriella
The South American country is moving from a left-wing government to a right-wing one, as has happened across much of the Americas. The new president, with no background in government work, is facing a cocktail of challenges that would be demanding for any experienced leader
Bogotá. With previous promotions loaded with militarist messages and priority of security, the ultraright Abelardo de laEspriella will assume the presidency of Colombia for the period 2026-2030 this Friday.
In Colombia, the president-elect on 21 June, the ultra-right millionaire lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, officially takes office this Friday. This inauguration is not taking place in the capital, Bogota, but in Cali, the third city in the country. A symbol for the president-elect, since the city is one of the strongholds of armed groups engaged in drug trafficking.
The extreme right candidate was elected president with explicit support from Donald Trump
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