Abelardo de la Espriella Sworn In
Colombia's new conservative president pledges a hard line on armed groups and backs oil and gas.
August 7, 2026 · Updated Aug 7, 8:57pm ET
El PaisA strained Colombia ushers in a new political era with Abelardo de la Espriella
UPIDe la Espriella takes oath of office in Colombia amid tight security
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Associated PressColombia's new president signals energy policy shift, backs oil and gas
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What happened
Conservative lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella
Abelardo de la Espriella43ᵗʰ President of Colombia since 2026 was sworn in as Colombia’s president in Cali, breaking with the tradition of holding inaugurations in Bogotá and replacing leftist Gustavo Petro
Gustavo Petro42rd President of Colombia 2022–2026 after a June runoff win over Iván Cepeda Castro
Iván CepedaColombian politician (born 1962). De la Espriella chose the volatile southwestern city and tight security for the ceremony to underscore a pledge to confront guerrilla and drug-trafficking groups. He also promised to cut government spending by as much as 40%, revive oil and gas production, restore EcopetrolEcopetrolColombian petroleum company and strengthen ties with the United States.
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