news Mercopress 2026-07-14

Colombia: Petro Bars Military Sites for Inauguration, President-Elect De la Espriella Defies Order

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has forbidden the use of military facilities for his successor's inauguration, leading to a standoff as President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella insists on proceeding with the ceremony at a military garrison.

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