The presidential government of Colombia is currently governing the country.
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Updated oct 22
The latest in this situation
- President Abelardo de la Espriella appointed Ordóñez, who was previously an ambassador under Iván Duque, following an investigation into Gustavo Petro.
- Espriella ordered strikes against FARC dissidents and accused Washington of funding the groups.
- President announced arrests against a drug group in Antioquia as part of the renewed drug war.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella ended the decade-long suspension of carry licenses in Colombia.
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The presidential government of Colombia is currently governing the country.
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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 appointed Ordóñez, who was previously an ambassador under Iván Duque, following an investigation into Gustavo Petro.Sub-event
- The president of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, has declared a renewed drug war and announced significant changes to the country's gun laws.Sub-event
The Colombian government, led by President Espriella, is currently in power.1 source
Espriella announced plans to crack down on public higher education.1 source
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The entities involved
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Colombia
country in South America
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Abelardo de la Espriella
Colombian lawyer and businessman (born 1978)
Related events
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- 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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