Colombia's new president, Gustavo Petro, took the oath of office.

On August 7, local time, Colombia's newly elected president, Gustavo Petro, was sworn in in Cali, the country's third-largest city, for a term of four years. Gustavo Petro, 47, is a Colombian lawyer, entrepreneur, and right-wing politician who has long been active in public affairs. During his campaign, he advocated for a tough stance on crime and the implementation of free market economic policies.