LIVE: Right-wing De La Espriella sworn in as Colombia's new president
By Reuters
Community Score: 50% | 1.3K views | 1w
0 community ratings: null thumbs up, null thumbs down
Right-wing lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella is set to be sworn in as Colombia's new president in Cali, Colombia, the first to be sworn in outside capital Bogotá’s congressional building. The location is intended to send a symbolic message to strengthen security in the country against illegal groups after pledging a hard line on drug trafficking and the economy. The inauguration is met by protests on the sidelines. #colombia #protests #abelardodelaespriella #president #cali Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
More from Reuters
- Iran says US will 'bitterly regret' sinking ship | Reuters World News — Score: 50%
- Market Talk 'Messy' jobs report adds to 'alarming' slowdown — Score: 50%
- Obama says democracy under 'assault' at Jesse Jackson memorial — Score: 50%
- LIVE: Former presidents and the public celebrate the life of Jesse Jackson — Score: 50%
- LIVE: Flight tracker over the Middle East — Score: 50%
- UPDATE - Why did Trump fire Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem? | Reuters World News — Score: 50%