Colombia’s Earthquake Puts Abelardo De La Espriella, Its New President, to the Test

The New York Times | Aug. 10, 2026, 3:59 p.m. | Original
Abelardo De La Espriella had never held public office until his inauguration on Friday. Now, he is at the helm of a major disaster response.
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