Trump-backed Colombian president-elect halts transition, accuses predecessor of attempting coup
Summary
Colombian President-elect Abelardo de la Espirella, who has support from U.S. President Donald Trump, paused the government transition. He said the current president, Gustavo Petro, is trying to stop him from taking office by planning a coup.Key Facts
- Abelardo de la Espirella is the newly elected president of Colombia.
- He is a conservative and a millionaire.
- President Trump endorsed de la Espirella during the election.
- De la Espirella stopped the official transition to the new government.
- He accused current President Gustavo Petro of trying to hold on to power through a coup.
- President Petro was previously criticized by Trump but later called “terrific” after a meeting.
- The transition pause creates uncertainty about Colombia’s political future.
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