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De la Espriella Closes Three Peace Tables, Opens New Fronts Against Extortion and Corruption

Colombia's President Abelardo De La Espriella salutes during a vigil in honor of the earthquake victims at Bolivar square in Bogota, on August 28, 2026. (Credit: Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP via Getty Images)

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella dedicated his first major televised address to the nation this past Sunday to closing out three peace negotiations left over from his predecessor, standing up two new law-enforcement task forces, giving an update on earthquake recovery, and — under a judge's order — apologizing for a religious ceremony that opened his own swearing-in.

Three Peace Tables, Already Closed Before He Spoke

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