In his first speech at a military garrison, the Trump ally promised to eradicate coca crops and cut taxes for the wealthy
Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia president, vows to defeat narcoterrorism
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De la Espriella, new president of Colombia, after taking office: "The time has begun for the recovery of order, authority, and freedom". El nuevo president promises a "miracle country" able to overcome the Petro Leer era. Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, expressed this Friday 07.08.2026 his intention "to defeat narcoterrorism and all criminal organizations" in the country, during his first speech as president at a military garrison.
Furthermore, Abelardo de la Espriella takes oath before congressmen but gives his first speech to the military. Elected with a discourse of fighting guerrillas and drug traffickers, the president offered two paths to ... Keiko Fujimori congratulates De la Espriella on assuming the presidency of Colombia.
In addition, Social organizations gathered this August 7 in the capital of Valle del Cauca, while authorities warned that they will not allow blockades or damage. USA plans to send US$ 1 billion to Colombia to help with the country's security. Among the measures promised by De La Espriella is the eradication of illicit coca plantations, used in the production of cocaine.
Moreover, De la Espriella's rise to power in Colombia further tilts the balance to the right committed to the war on drug trafficking led by Donald Trump in Latin America.
The same facts are framed differently: Right — “illegal” ; Other — “ilegales”.
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De la Espriella, new president of Colombia, after taking office: "The time has begun for the recovery of order, authority, and freedom".
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesEl nuevo president promises a "miracle country" able to overcome the Petro Leer era
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Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, expressed this Friday 07.08.2026 his intention "to defeat narcoterrorism and all criminal organizations" in the country, during his first speech as president at a military garrison.
according to BioBio ChileAbelardo de la Espriella takes oath before congressmen but gives his first speech to the military.
according to El País — PortadaElected with a discourse of fighting guerrillas and drug traffickers, the president offered two paths to ...
according to BioBio ChileKeiko Fujimori congratulates De la Espriella on assuming the presidency of Colombia.
according to Infobae +1Social organizations gathered this August 7 in the capital of Valle del Cauca, while authorities warned that they will not allow blockades or damage.
according to Infobae +1USA plans to send US$ 1 billion to Colombia to help with the country's security.
according to G1Among the measures promised by De La Espriella is the eradication of illicit coca plantations, used in the production of cocaine.
according to G1De la Espriella's rise to power in Colombia further tilts the balance to the right committed to the war on drug trafficking led by Donald Trump in Latin America.
according to VejaThe American president supported the lawyer, who assured him that Colombia will have a relationship with Washington "like never before".
according to VejaDuring his speech he announced the eradication of coca crops "by all means", oil and gas extraction with fracking, and a tax cut for the richest.
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De la Espriella, new president of Colombia, after taking office: "The time has begun for the recovery of order, authority, and...
omitted byLeft sideCenterPublic / Agenciescovered byRight sideEl nuevo president promises a "miracle country" able to overcome the Petro Leer era
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