Colombia: Elected president suspends transition with outgoing government

Abelardo de la Espriella orders the immediate suspension of the transition with Gustavo Petro's government.

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This decision marks a political coup in Colombia, where the far right is taking power.

Tensions between the two camps could complicate the handover of power.

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