As De la Espriella takes office, his US-backed security policy for Colombia is raising questions

Colombia’s far-right President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella assumes office on Friday, after elections with a razor-thin margin. He brings with him promises to wield “iron fist” policies against non-state armed groups (NSAGs) and organized criminal organizations in the country. He has also promised to dismantle ongoing peace talks initiated by outgoing leftist President Gustavo Petro,…