### [2026-08-7](/feed/2026/08/7/index.md)

##### Inauguration of Abelardo de la Espriella
# Abelardo de la Espriella is sworn in as the president of Colombia after winning the presidential election in June. 




### Sources:

1. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/colombia-inauguration-de-la-espriella-president-cali-bogota-petro-6a062df06d20e440ba0e4f7ee7587af6)

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