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Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, took office Friday with a fiery pledge to crush drug cartels and deepen ties with the U.S., marking a dramatic rightward turn after four years of leftist rule. The 48-year-old dual citizen, who narrowly won by less than one percent, vowed to bomb cocaine labs, build mega-prisons, and even host American troops — signaling a hardline security agenda. His inauguration in Cali, attended by global figures like FIFA boss Infantino and Trump ally Todd Blanche, drew heavy security amid recent guerrilla threats. Outgoing President Petro boycotted the event, sparking protests over alleged election fraud — though no evidence supports it. With crime and armed groups on the rise, De la Espriella’s rise reflects a broader Latin American trend: voters demanding safety over socialism.

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