# Colombia swears in right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella

https://mins.news/en/video/16980

- Reuters, 2026-08-08 14:14 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGUt3daDY_E

> Abelardo de la Espriella has taken office as Colombia’s president. The right-wing leader pledged to pursue tougher policies on security, drug trafficking and the economy. His inauguration marks the start of his presidency with those issues at the center of his agenda.

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