Colombia: Trump ally De la Espriella takes office
- Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia's president on Friday, promising to boost ties with the United States and tackle armed groups linked to the drug trade.
- The 48-year-old ex-lawyer lurches the Andean nation to the right, taking office after winning a close June 21 runoff against Sen.
- Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro.
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- Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia's president on Friday, promising to boost ties with the United States and tackle armed groups linked to the drug trade.
- The 48-year-old ex-lawyer lurches the Andean nation to the right, taking office after winning a close June 21 runoff against Sen.
- Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro.
Sources: DW, Al Jazeera