El giro de Colombia
Abelardo de la Espriella asume la presidencia sin una trayectoria política previa que indique cómo gobernará las instituciones
Colombia has joined a rightward trend sweeping across the American continent, with Abelardo de la Espriella ascending to the presidency on Friday, succeeding Gustavo Petro, the first leftist leader of democratic Colombia. The election result is significant, as Colombia will be governed for the next four years by a government promising free market policies, tough stance against crime, and conservative outlook on social issues.
De la Espriella's lack of political background aided his election, allowing him to present himself as separate from existing power structures. However, this very lack of credentials casts a shadow of uncertainty over how he will practically govern a country of 50 million people, with a sluggish-growing economy, deep-rooted violence and inequality issues, and high expectations for change.
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