https://cdnph.upi.com/ph/st/th/4951786117046/2026/i/17861178025971/v1.5/Abelardo-de-la-Espriella-takes-office-in-Colombia-amid-security-crisis.jpg" /> Abelardo de la Espriella officially takes office as Colombia's president Friday, beginning a term marked by a sharp shift to the far right.