Foto:Ovidio González - Presidencia ​En Quimbaya, Quindío, el Presidente Abelardo De La Espriella entregó materiales para la reconstrucción y apoyos económicos inmediatos para las familias afectadas por el ter​remoto.​ ​Quimbaya, Quindío, 11 de septiembre de 2026 Vamos a resolver primero las inquietudes y las preocupaciones del señor Alcalde (de Quimbaya, Quindío, Juan Manuel Rodríguez). Cuente, señor Alcalde, con un equipo de expertos conformados por ingenieros civiles y estructurales que podrán realizar las evaluaciones técnicas en nuestra Basílica Menor. Y, de igual manera, cuente con qu…

[music] [music] Omarov forbitat. [music] Good afternoon. The Presidency of the Republic of Colombia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcome you to the signing ceremony of two memoranda of understanding between the Government of the Republic of Colombia and the Government of the United States of America. We are honored by the presence of His Excellency Mr. Abelardo de la Espriella, President of the Republic of Colombia, who accompanies this event as an honorary witness. We also extend our greetings to His Excellency Omar Bula Escobar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, and His Exce…

[music] Well, thank you very much, Mr. President, for receiving us. Hey, I'm so glad to be back in Colombia. It had been a long time. I came last time as a senator, but during the last 4 years, in my role as senator and then as secretary of state, we hadn't traveled here, and I think that to some extent that shows a bit of the distance that had been created between our governments, which is not natural because the links between the United States and Colombia are almost impossible to replicate in another country in the region. These are links that exist on a personal level, on a cultural l…

Colombians, there are government decisions that need to be explained very clearly because confusion can grow around them, and in this case, that confusion could put people's safety at risk. President de la Espella signed Decree 1368 of September 8, 2026, which lifts the general suspension of permits for carrying firearms in Colombia. And I want to explain it plainly. What does this decision mean, and what does lifting the general suspension not mean ? It is not about authorizing the free carrying of weapons. The decree restores the effectiveness of individual permits that are in force and …

I've brought the little detail. Look how cute. But I want a picture with both of them. But you can take up to two photos if you want. Come on, come on, come on. I am an ambassador, brother. Did you do this? Yes, we hold the workshop there, Mr. President. But brother, we barely noticed. We said it was the first time we released anything, brother. But wood. Wood. Yes sir. But super cute. I'm going to put it in my office. I belong to whoever goes where. Two poems. Help me. Put the camera on it. Doña Gloria Inés. Yes. I will follow myself in two poems. How nice. I am in the Come on, ge…

Colombians, to talk about the budget, we must first make the accounts transparent. Let's begin. There is a question that seems simple but carries enormous weight in the cultural sector . How much does culture cost us ? But that question only makes sense after another question, the one that really matters. How much of that money actually reaches the artists, the creators, the cultural organizations and the territories? Because discussing budgets without knowing how what has already been allocated is being executed is starting the conversation from the wrong side, from the wrong side. And tha…

Colombians, there is good news. An opinion poll doesn't change the work of a government, but it does deserve to be discussed when it reflects the outcome of the commitment. Atlas Intel, in partnership with Bloomberg, presented this week its latest image measurement of the country's main public figures, corresponding to the first month of this government's administration. According to that measurement, President Abelardo de la Espilella has the highest positive image among all the figures evaluated with 54% favorability, followed by Vice President José Manuel Restrepo with 53%. We do n't se…

to begin. So, Juan David, let's get ready to start recording. Good morning. Receive a warm greeting on behalf of the Administrative Department of the Presidency of the Republic and the Citizen Relations Office. It is a great pleasure to welcome you to this new meeting of the dialogue cycles of the School of Training in Participation. Citizen participation, as we have stated on previous occasions, aims to strengthen dialogue between institutions and society, promote the informed exercise of rights, and contribute to the consolidation of an increasingly participatory democracy. Citizen partic…

Colombians, we promised to protect animals. We are fulfilling our commitments. Let's begin. Colombia has a debt to the animals that suffer abuse. Angel's story reminded us why. In 2021, Ángel was the victim of a case of extreme cruelty in Saboyaboyacá. He survived. It became a national symbol of the fight against animal abuse and ended up giving its name to Law 2455 of 2025, known as the Angel Law. But Ángel died before seeing the protection that his story helped to promote fully materialized. That case taught a clear lesson. Rather than being outraged, the state must respond. That is why…

Colombians, governing is also informal. Behind every public decision are citizens who need to know what is being decided, why it is being decided, and what that means for their lives. And they need a reliable source where they can find that information without having to guess. That is why the president of Explella issued Presidential Directive No. 01 on September 3. This directive establishes the rules for coordinating and disseminating institutional communication for the entire national government. The purpose is simple: to ensure that official information reaches Colombians in an orderly…

Today we have taken a fundamental step to move from immediate emergency response to the recovery and reconstruction of our country. Today we signed 11 new decrees within the framework of the state of emergency with concrete measures to mobilize resources, give financial capacity to the regions, guarantee the provision of public services, accelerate the reconstruction of infrastructure and ensure that our children and young people can continue studying. I want to explain the most important decisions to Colombians. First, we created the Patria Milagro Fund, a special tool to channel and manage …

Thank you, dear friends. Let's first address the concerns and worries of the mayor. Mr. Mayor, you can count on a team of experts made up of civil and structural engineers who will be able to carry out the technical evaluations of our minor basilica. And likewise, rest assured that we will guarantee the availability of resources. We'll take responsibility for whatever it costs and we'll start working on it now. And I agree with you, I agree. I agree with you. It's not about rebuilding what was there, it's about rebuilding the miraculous homeland that will be better than it was before the …

Good afternoon. for everyone. We greet you. A special greeting to everyone present and to those who connect and follow this broadcast through the social networks of the Presidency of the Republic and throughout the country through the public media system of Colombia. We are greeting you from the Panaca National Agricultural Culture Park , where President Abelardo de la Espriella continues his visit to the Quindío department, which has brought important announcements and great news for the region, and today's meeting will be no exception. Welcome everyone. To begin, we invite you to stand …

Photo:Isaac Bechara - Presidency ​​President Abelardo De La Espriella assured that with these 11 Legislative Decrees, the State will have extraordinary tools to address the damage caused by the earthquake of August 10, 2026.

Photo:Joel González - Presidency Official visit of the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Marco Rubio, to President Abelardo De La Espriella in Barranquilla.

Photo:Ovidio González - Presidency ​​At the Business Summit, held in Quibdó, President Abelardo De La Espriella highlighted the willingness of businessmen and industrialists to support with resources the financing of the historical transformation plan of Chocó. Quibdó, September 7, 2026 Thank you all for being here. A very special greeting to the Governor of the department (Nubia Carolina Córdoba), whom I recognize for her absolutely inspiring leadership. I want us to start with a round of applause for this woman who has demonstrated courage and patriotism rarely seen. A very special greet…

One-oh-eight in the afternoon. We are returning shortly to hear the statement from President Abelardo de la Spray, accompanied by the group of business leaders who have met with the head of state and the government cabinet in Quibdó, for the first business summit for the transformation of Chocó and the reconstruction of the country. Just as we had anticipated, the summit is truly fruitful, or has been, because this summit has now concluded, which brought President Abelardo de las Priella to the Quibdó city airport very early today—his fourth visit to the Chocó territory in less …

Colombians, I told you before that X2 would be much more than the setting for a simple meeting. Today I can tell you something more. The meeting produced results. President de la Espriella's government summoned some of the country's most important business leaders and put a very specific question on the table. What can we do to make Chocó stop waiting and start moving forward? And the answers began to arrive. The first one has a name that the people of Chocó know very well and that will soon become one of the symbols of this new stage, the Quito boardwalk. The decision has been made. Gov…

Colombians, the forensic audit does not stop. We begin. President Abelardo de la Espriella’s instruction is clear. Every peso of the Colombians is being tracked, every irregularity investigated, and what has been looted will be recovered. The forensic audit of the previous government does not stop. Now, Social Prosperity is opening the accounts, reviewing contracts, and following the trail of public money. What has been found so far demands answers. We are talking about nearly a trillion pesos linked to trusts, agreements, and other instruments whose information, documentation, …

Photo:Ovidio González - Presidency President Abelardo De La Espriella reiterated his commitment to the victims of the earthquake in Valle del Cauca. The President stated that this tragedy is the opportunity to unite Colombian society. Buga, Valle del Cauca, September 5, 2026 The greetings are longer than the announcement because I am brief, clear, concise, I do not come from politics, I come from the private sector and I like to resolve without so much speech, without so much rant; solutions for people, which is what you need. Do you want speeches or solutions? Well, here is El Tigre, who b…