Politics● ElevatedAug 7 · Aug 7, 2026, 11:15 PM
Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia president
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from scmp.com · China
A known ally of Donald Trump has been sworn in as the president of Colombia. This event marks a change in leadership and could influence Colombia's political direction.
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