The member countries of Escudo de las Américas expressed concern over statements questioning the integrity of Colombia's electoral process and government transition.
The governments of the United States, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay and Trinidad and Tobago issued a joint statement on July 10, 2026.
The text states that the sovereign will of citizens expressed at the polls constitutes the sole basis for the legitimacy of public power. The signatories rejected actions that delegitimize the mandate conferred by citizens or obstruct the transition process.
Outgoing President Gustavo Petro criticized the incoming team for failing to attend the energy sector transition meeting ahead of the El Niño phenomenon. President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella met with the Banco de la República to reaffirm respect for its autonomy.
