NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJune 30, 2026Miami-Dade
Opposition Leader Calls for Civil Disobedience Over President-Elect's U.S. Citizenship
Senator Iván Cepeda has announced plans for 'peaceful civil disobedience' if President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella does not renounce his U.S. citizenship and clarify his past ties to U.S. intelligence agencies. Cepeda argues that De la Espriella's dual nationality creates a conflict of interest, while the President-elect maintains that his commitment is to Colombia and that his citizenship status is constitutionally permissible.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – MainWhy It Matters
The standoff between the incoming administration and the opposition creates uncertainty regarding the legitimacy of the presidential transition and the potential for organized public resistance in Colombia.
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