Colombia's New President Takes Office Vowing to 'Crush' Narco Terrorism Colombia has long been plagued by the intersection of narco trafficking and terrorism, with devastating consequences for civilians and government forces alike.
The election of Abelardo De La Espriella as president has brought new momentum to this longstanding issue. De La Espriella's ascension to the presidency was marked by controversy.
His right wing platform resonated with some voters who feel disillusioned with Colombia's traditional liberal elite, but critics argue that his aggressive stance on security issues will only exacerbate the problems he seeks to address.