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Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".
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"There will not be a single place in our territory where criminals can feel safe."
— Abelardo de la Espriella , Politician
"by reason or by force"
— Abelardo de la Espriella , Politician
"in the age of the Tiger"
— Abelardo de la Espriella , Politician
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Conservative outsider and business lawyer endorsed by Donald Trump.
Wife of Nicolás Maduro and involved in the Venezuelan government.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
President of FIFA.
Current president of Colombia supporting negotiations with armed groups.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, is a Brazilian politician and former union leader who served as the President of Brazil.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
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Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".
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