The blast, which targeted a toll plaza on the Pan-American Highway in Colombia, came hours after conservative newcomer Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president

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

BOGOTA, Colombia — Conservative Abelardo de la Espriella will be sworn in as Colombia’s president Friday under heavy security in Cali, a city in th...