Colombia's outgoing president, Gustavo Petro, has confirmed he will not attend the August 7 inauguration of his successor, Abelardo de la Espriella, whose victory he continues to reject. The decision breaks with the tradition under which the departing head of state accompanies the president-elect during the oath before Congress.

El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, no autorizó la investidura de su sucesor, Abelardo de la Espriella, en una guarnición militar.

El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, anuncia que no autoriza que la investidura del presidente elegido, Abelardo de la Espriella, se realice en una guarnición militar.