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Colombian President Petro calls for general strike amid transition dispute
ClarínLO·CO · US·about 6 hours ago
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella and Minister John Reimberg are coordinating a joint policy offensive to be implemented immediately upon the August 7, 2026, inauguration. The nature of the 'offensive' remains unspecified, though it signals a synchronized transition between the incoming administration and key ministerial leadership.
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is confirmed to restore diplomatic and economic ties with Israel upon his August 7, 2026 inauguration, reversing the previous administration's policy. Concurrently, De la Espriella has made multiple unverified claims of assassination plots against him by guerrilla groups, including the ELN, ahead of his assumption of office.