Trump Ally Abelardo de la Espriella Sworn in as Colombia President The inauguration of Abelardo de la Espriella as President of Colombia is a significant development for the Andean nation and its long standing relationship with the United States.
As a close ally of former US President Donald Trump, de la Espriella has promised to strengthen ties with Washington, including launching joint military operations and hosting US troops on Colombian soil.
De la Espriella's ascension to power marks a shift to the right for Colombia, which had been drifting towards more moderate politics.