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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolJuly 30, 2026Miami-Dade County

Abelardo de la Espriella to be sworn in as President in southwest Colombia

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The Colombian Congress has approved a request for President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella to hold his inauguration ceremony in the southwest region of the country. This decision marks a departure from the traditional location for presidential swearing-in ceremonies.

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Why It Matters

The inauguration ceremony will take place in the southwest of Colombia on August 7, changing the long-standing tradition of holding the event in Bogotá.

Key Facts

  • The Colombian Congress approved the request for the presidential inauguration to be held in the southwest of the country.
  • The inauguration is scheduled for August 7.
  • Abelardo de la Espriella is the President-elect.
  • The location change represents a break from the traditional inauguration site.

Who's Mentioned

locationBogotá“Traditional site of the inauguration”other285“Number of congresspeople involved in the relocation”locationColombia“Country where the event is taking place”PersonAbelardo de la Espriella“President-elect of Colombia”PersonIván Mordisco“Leader of FARC dissident faction”PersonGustavo Petro“Outgoing President of Colombia”locationCali“City where the inauguration will take place”PersonAlejandro Eder“Mayor of Cali”PersonÁlvaro Uribe Vélez“Former President of Colombia (2002-2010)”OrganizationCongreso de Colombia“Legislative body that approved the location change”