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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolJuly 30, 2026Miami-Dade

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

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

personGustavo Petro“Outgoing President of Colombia”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”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”