Colombia's new president Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in

On August 8, 2026, Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia's president, marking a new political era for the country. The right-wing populist, nicknamed 'El Tigre', is a close ally of President Donald Trump. His inauguration was attended by international leaders, including Spain's King Felipe VI, Argentina's Javier Milei, and Chile's José Antonio Kast. De la Espriella has stated he will draw inspiration from El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele to restore order and authority in Colombia, and he cited Thomas Jefferson in his inaugural address.