Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as Colombia's President with Trump's backing
Abelardo de la Espriella officially became Colombia's President this Friday. During his inauguration, he promised to utilize military force against armed factions and crack down on drug trafficking. Espriella, a right-wing figure, received support from US President Donald Trump throughout his campaign. Additionally, the Trump administration has committed to sending $1 billion in financial assistance to support the new government.