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Colombia's president-elect issues ultimatum to armed groups

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Posted Jun 25, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-25-2230
Colombia's president-elect issues ultimatum to armed groups

Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has given armed groups one month to surrender, pledging a firm stance against drug trafficking in his first speech since his victory was confirmed.

Colombia's President-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, has issued a one-month ultimatum to armed groups, demanding their surrender. The announcement came on Thursday, June 25, during his first public address since his electoral victory was officially confirmed the previous day. De la Espriella declared, "To all outlaws: you have one month to organize your surrender," emphasizing a firm approach. He also pledged stringent measures against drug trafficking, signaling a robust strategy from his incoming administration to address national security challenges and ongoing conflicts with various armed factions across the country.

Sources: Le Monde

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