Colombian President Gustavo Petro is set to transfer power on August 7. The incoming president will be Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer and businessman. De la Espriella has notably secured the support of Donald Trump. Due to these ties, the outgoing president has raised concerns about foreign influence. Petro claims that the new leader will obey orders from the United States. This transition marks a significant shift toward the political right in Colombia. The appointment of a Trump-backed figure suggests a change in diplomatic alignment.