A Hardline Response to Violence: Colombia's New President Faces a Bloody Legacy The inauguration of Abelardo de la Espriella as Colombia's president was met with a stark reminder of the country's troubled past.
Just one day after his swearing in ceremony, a car bomb exploded on the Pan American Highway in southwestern Cauca, injuring two security guards and raising questions about the effectiveness of de la Espriella's promised crackdown on narco terrorism.
De la Espriella's administration has vowed to take a tough stance against armed groups. However, it remains to be seen whether this approach will yield tangible results.