Trump-Backed "El Tigre" Takes Power In Colombia As Right-Wing Wave Sweeps Americas
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Source: Zero Hedge
Published: 2026-08-09 11:35 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Business, Latin America, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, US Politics, Business & Economy
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Colombia entered a new political chapter as Trump-backed President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn into office Friday, pledging to reverse much of former President Gustavo Petro's nation-killing socialist agenda and to restore law and order, a free market economy, and relations with the United States.
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