Key facts
- The United States pledged $1 billion in assistance to Colombia.
- Abelardo de la Espriella was inaugurated as the new president of Colombia.
- De la Espriella ran as an outsider candidate.
- Donald Trump backed Abelardo de la Espriella.
- The inauguration ceremony took place in Cali.
- The new president signals a hard-line approach to armed groups.
The United States has pledged $1 billion in assistance to Colombia. This pledge follows the inauguration of Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella. De la Espriella, who ran as an outsider candidate, is backed by Donald Trump. He was sworn in in Cali, a move that signals his administration's intent to adopt a hard-line approach to armed groups within the country. The inauguration marks a significant moment for Colombia as it navigates its internal security challenges.