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President-elect De la Espriella reports alleged assassination plot
El Nacional·CO·about 5 hours ago
President-elect De la Espriella has publicly accused the ELN insurgent group of planning an attempt on his life ahead of his August 7 inauguration. The veracity of the specific threat remains unverified, though it highlights ongoing security tensions between the incoming administration and the armed group.
Colombian President-elect Abelardo De la Espriella has alleged multiple assassination plots against him prior to his August 7 inauguration. While the specific details and veracity of all claims remain unverified, intelligence reports indicate a bounty offered by ELN and FARC dissidents for his assassination, raising concerns about the security environment for the incoming administration.