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Colombia's Right-Wing President Vows Crackdown on Armed Groups Amid Economic Cuts
Abelardo de la Espriella has been sworn in as Colombia's president, vowing to crack down on armed groups and cut government spending.
Colombia's new President Abelardo de la Espriella has been sworn in after winning a run-off election, promising to crack down on armed groups and cut government spending by up to 4%. De la Espriella, a right-wing lawyer, campaigned on a platform of addressing the country's security challenges and reducing bureaucracy. His administration is expected to focus on reducing corruption and improving public services. The new president takes office amid a complex security situation in Colombia.
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