Reported claim

“Abelardo de la Espriella is a lawyer and businessman who advocates a tough military crackdown on crime including closer cooperation with the United States, bombing cartels with US support, expanded military powers, and possible mass trials.”

Strengthened after BBC World News reported it.

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