Car bombing and drone attack follow Colombian president's inauguration
Two explosive attacks struck Colombia on Saturday, the first full day of Abelardo de la Espriella's government, which promised a harsh response.
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De la Espriella era
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A car bomb at a toll plaza in Cauca and a drone attack on a police station marked De la Espriella's first full day in office; the army blames FARC dissidents, and the government promises a harsh response, with US security aid reported.
Colombia's state is in a long-running confrontation with armed groups, among them the ELN guerrilla, bound up with drug trafficking and control of territory. Abelardo de la Espriella takes over the presidency from Gustavo Petro. This topic follows his term and how he handles that conflict.
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De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia's president
De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia's president
Abelardo de la Espriella took office as Colombia's president, replacing Gustavo Petro, and said he would fight without respite against narco-terrorism and all criminal organisations that threaten the country's freedom. Washington announced $1 billion in aid, Le Monde reported, and the ELN guerrilla group is preparing to fight back against the promised military offensive, according to The Guardian.