# Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Esprieta sworn in as Colombia’s president 2026-08-08T07:51:50+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Abelardo de la Esprieta, a right-wing lawyer, was sworn in as Colombia's president on August 8, 2026, according to Livemint. Esprieta, known for his conservative stance, is expected to steer the country in a new direction after a polarising election campaign. The ceremony took place in Bogota, marking the start of his four-year term. Colombia faces challenges including drug trafficking, economic inequality and implementing the 2016 peace deal with FARC rebels. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: Abelardo de la Esprieta, Colombia, president, right-wing, swearing-in Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/right-wing-lawyer-abelardo-de-la-esprieta-sworn-in-as-colombias-president/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/right-wing-lawyer-abelardo-de-la-esprieta-sworn-in-as-colombias-president/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.