- Political activity in Colombia and Latin America is focused on economic reform and seeking power through elections.
- Abelardo de la Espriella was elected president of Colombia, pledging alignment with US bilateral cooperation.
Abelardo de la Espriella is inaugurated as Colombia's president, with Jorge Mora appointed as the new minister of defense, focusing on U.S.-Colombia security cooperation.
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What happened
Abelardo de la Espriella is inaugurated as Colombia's president, with Jorge Mora appointed as the new minister of defense, focusing on U.S.-Colombia security cooperation.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- President Abelardo de la Espriella and Defense Minister Jorge Mora lead military operations in Colombia, including a meeting with US Southern Command.Sub-event
New administration established with focus on U.S. security partnership.1 source
President Espriella arrested in Kannur, India.1 source
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Abelardo de la Espriella
Colombian lawyer and businessman (born 1978)
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Colombia
country in South America
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