Colombia's President vs the Courts | Colombia News

Colombia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 10, 2026 · 2m

Colombia’s new president is in legal hot water after a court ordered him to erase graphic images of slain criminals from social media—just one month into his term. The move, sparked by a congressman and backed by judicial concerns over human rights, clashes with the president’s security messaging that used these photos to tout his anti-gang crackdown. With similar displays following deadly police operations, the controversy reignites debates over presidential power—and it’s not the first time De la Espriella has faced judicial pushback, having also been ordered to apologize for religious…