Colombia's transition teams named for Petro–De La Espriella handover

Both sides of Colombia's upcoming presidential transition have named their lead coordinators as the 7 August handover from President Gustavo Petro to President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella approaches. De La Espriella appointed his running mate, Vice President-elect José Manuel Restrepo, to head the "Empalme Anticorrupción" — a team tasked with auditing public administration and ensuring a transparent transfer of power. Source: Infobae In response, President Petro designated Germán Ávila, his Minister of Finance, as the government's coordinator for the handover. Source: Portafolioco

The reaction

Petro took to social media to reply to Restrepo's requests, writing "Ahí tiene su casa" and insisting his term ends at midnight on 6 August. He added: "Les devolvemos una casa con más vida que como la recibimos." Source: La Silla Vacía Meanwhile, Restrepo pledged there would be "no complacencias ni pactos de silencio" and promised a "auditoría forense" of the outgoing administration. Source: Infobae

What's next

• De La Espriella has said he will not enter the Casa de Nariño until his inauguration. Source: Infobae
• Senator Iván Cepeda, who ran as Petro's running mate, claimed leadership of the opposition, stating he will defend the outgoing government's legacy. Source: El Día
• The first cabinet member named by De La Espriella is Rodrigo Lara Restrepo as Interior Minister.