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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 17 MIN

Colombia has a new right-wing president. What changes now?

from TODAY'S TAKE · host Kraznys

Colombia's political landscape is shifting dramatically rightward following the August 7, 2026, inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella, who succeeds leftist Gustavo Petro. De la Espriella, a 48-year-old lawyer and political outsider, won a tightly contested election by campaigning on hardline security and strict economic austerity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-s-take--6662936/support.

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