Colombian president vows strong crime fight
The new Colombian president, right-wing Abelardo De La Espriella, took the oath of office and in his inauguration speech issued a warning of a vigorous crackdown on drug trafficking networks and armed groups. He pledged to tighten measures to combat illegal groups, reduce the government apparatus by up to 40%, and implement austerity measures to restore confidence in the economy. This step aligns with his promises to uphold the rule of law in exchange for a decisive confrontation with drug-linked terrorist groups, noting that the option of negotiations with those groups has been largely exhausted. He also emphasized the importance of restoring order, authority, and freedom in the country, asserting that he will use firm security force responses to face criminal threats.
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