Abelardo de la Espirella, the president-elect of Colombia, announced the suspension of the transition process on July 7, 2026. He accused outgoing President Gustavo Petro of attempting to orchestrate a coup to retain power. De la Espirella, a conservative millionaire, received an endorsement from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who had previously criticized Petro but later praised him after a meeting.
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Colombian President-elect Suspends Transition, Accuses Predecessor of Coup Attempt
Abelardo de la Espirella, the Colombian president-elect, has halted the transition process, alleging that outgoing President Gustavo Petro is attempting a coup. De la Espirella, who is backed by former President Trump, made the announcement on July 7, 2026.
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Trump-backed Colombian president-elect halts transition, accuses predecessor of attempting coup
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