Abelardo de la Espriella was inaugurated as the new president of Colombia on Friday, marking a shift from left-wing to right-wing governance in the South American nation. The inauguration follows a recent trend across much of the Americas.
De la Espriella, who reportedly cited Thomas Jefferson during his campaign, will serve a four-year term. He assumes office with no prior experience in government, facing what is described as a complex set of challenges. No right-leaning sources reported on this story beyond Breitbart’s initial announcement.
The new president's lack of governmental background adds to the difficulties he faces given the numerous demands of his position.
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