Colombia's new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella has been sworn in, using his inaugural speech to pledge a vigourous fight against drug trafficking, as well as austerity measures to restore confidence in the economy.

A new political era for Colombia: a hard-right president promises order, growth and confrontation.

Abelardo de la Espriella will be sworn in as Colombia’s president Friday in Cali, breaking tradition by not holding the ceremony in Bogota.