Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in Friday, vowing to launch a war on drug-running guerrilla groups and strengthen ties with the United States, according to a post on X.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in Friday, August 7, fulfilling his campaign pledges to take a hard line against drug-running guerrilla groups and align Colombia closely with the United States. The ceremony, as The Zioneer reported earlier today, was held in Santiago de Cali under heavy security, marking the first time a Colombian president has been inaugurated outside the Congress building in Bogota.
De la Espriella, a right-wing leader who won the June runoff, has also vowed to restore diplomatic relations with Israel and move Colombia's embassy to Jerusalem, reversing the policies of his predecessor Gustavo Petro. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has congratulated de la Espriella and invited him to visit Israel, as The Zioneer has previously reported.
The new president's inauguration caps a dramatic political shift in Colombia, following a campaign that drew international attention. Outgoing President Petro has refused to concede the election, alleging irregularities without providing evidence.
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- StrongColombia president-elect de la Espriella pledges full restoration of ties with Israel, including embassy move
- StrongColombia President de la Espriella reinforces pledge for 'stronger than ever' Israel ties
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