# De La Espriella to take office as Colombia president on security crackdown pledges

https://mins.news/en/item/16105

- Reuters, 2026-08-07 11:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/de-la-espriella-take-office-colombia-president-pledges-security-crackdown-2026-08-07/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a75c09569018900011c3baa

> Right-wing lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella is due to be sworn in as Colombia’s new president on Friday. He has pledged to take a hard line on security, drug trafficking and the economy. His inauguration will mark the start of his administration, with tougher security measures among its central promises.

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