At his inauguration in Cali on the 7th, Colombia's new president said the government will soon publish a list of drug‑terror organizations and step up efforts against drug crime. He said restoring national security and state authority is a priority,

2026-08-08

At his inauguration in Cali on the 7th, Colombia's new president said the government will soon publish a list of drug‑terror organizations and step up efforts against drug crime. He said restoring national security and state authority is a priority, ordering the forces armed and police to target all criminal gangs and to combat drug activity including through eradication of illegal crops.