View of the statue of Colombia's late writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1937-2014), outside the historic Customs building, which was chosen by Colombia's President-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, as one of the alternative locations from which he will conduct official business as head of state, in Barranquilla, Colombia, on July 30, 2026. De la Espriella will take office on August 7, 2026. (Photo by Vanexa Romero / AFP via Getty Images)