Colombia’s new president vows to remake the country — and challenge its fragile peace
- Colombia’s new president promises a major rightward policy shift.
- He will favour force over talks with armed groups.
- His narrow victory leaves a deeply divided country.
Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has taken office promising a sharp break with the left-wing government of Gustavo Petro. His plans to reduce the state, promote private investment and use force against armed groups could reshape national policy, but also risk weakening an already fragile peace…