A new president has taken office in Colombia. Abelardo de la Espriella assumed the presidency and delivered his first message as head of state. His speech included criticisms of his predecessor and a promise to prioritize security and combat criminal groups.

Details of the inauguration ceremony are available from the source. It is known that de la Espriella attended the event with his family and received the presidential sash from the president of the Congress. Further information about the new president's plans and policies can be found through KVIA ABC-7's source, which reported on the inauguration and de la Espriella's message.