Colombia: Trump ally De la Espriella takes office
A conservative politician named Abelardo de la Espriella became Colombia's president and promised to fight drug gangs and strengthen ties with the United States.
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3 sourcesColombia’s new president takes office in ceremony in Cali highlighting hard line on armed groups
Colombia's new president reflects Latin America's right-wing shift
As Colombia's Abelardo de la Espriella Takes Power in Cali, Four Decrees Ready for Day One — Not Ninety
Colombia Swears In New President De la Espriella on Friday — Without Petro, and Without the Usual Ceremony
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6 sourcesColombia inaugurates its new president in Cali, in photos
U.S. pledges $1 billion to Colombia as new right-wing president takes office
Colombia’s new hardliner president vows to cut prior admin’s peace efforts
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2 sourcesColombia inaugurates its new president in Cali, in photos
Citing Thomas Jefferson, Conservative Abelardo de la Espriella Becomes President of Colombia
Colombia: Marxist Gustavo Petro Threatens 'Civil War' If President-Elect Abelardo de la Espriella Takes Office
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2 developments- Aug 4Colombia: Marxist Gustavo Petro Threatens 'Civil War' If President-Elect Abelardo de la Espriella Takes Office
- Aug 7Colombia inaugurates its new president in Cali, in photos
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