The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Colombia's President-elect to be sworn in at military base
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Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella intends to hold his swearing-in ceremony at a military base, defying the outgoing president's orders and standard legal procedures. The move has sparked political tension as the incoming leader seeks to emphasize his security-focused platform.
Colombia's right-wing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella said on Monday (July 13, 2026) he would be sworn in at a military facility in the country's south, despite opposition from outgoing leader Gustavo Petro.
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