Colombia Plunges into Crisis as President-elect Accuses Incumbent of Coup Plot A dramatic turn of events has unfolded in Colombia, with President-elect Abelardo de la Espirella halting the transition process, sparking concerns of a potential power struggle in the South American nation. De la Espirella, a conservative businessman backed by former US President Donald Trump, has accused outgoing leader Gustavo Petro of orchestrating a coup to remain in power. The allegations come as a surprise, given Trump's previous criticism of Petro, which was later seemingly reversed after a private meeting between the two. As tensions escalate, the international community will be watching closely to see how this crisis unfolds and whether it will impact the country's democratic institutions.
Colombian President-elect Abelardo de la Espirella, a conservative millionaire who earned an endorsement from President Trump, suspended the transition process on Tuesday, accusing President Gustavo Petro of planning a coup to remain in power. Petro, whom Trump had been critical of in the past but later called “terrific” after an hours-long meeting between the two earlier this...
