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Colombia's president-elect to close embassies in three European countries in diplomatic overhaul

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Abelardo de la Espriella says he will cut diplomatic ties with Havana and Managua and close 15 consulates and 14 embassies to reduce costs and bolster security. The president-elect will be sworn in on 7 August in Cali.

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