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Abelardo de la Espriella
PoliticianRight
Conservative outsider and business lawyer endorsed by Donald Trump.
Notable Quotes
"Any criminal who does not surrender will be taken down."View Story →
"today begins a new stage for our country, a stage built on the free and democratic will of millions of citizens who chose to believe in a great, safe, prosperous Colombia full of opportunities."View Story →
"I would come down hard on drug traffickers and 'bandits', I would do so within the confines of the law and the constitution"View Story →
"Those who thought differently from him would have nothing to fear."View Story →
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July 4, 2026Colombia's left-wing presidential candidate concedes defeat
Senator Iván Cepeda was beaten by right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella by less than a percentage point.
June 24, 2026Trump anticipates better relationship with Colombia under new leader
Abelardo de la Espriella, who preliminary results suggest is Colombia's next president, had Trump's endorsement.
June 23, 2026Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".
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June 22, 2026Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election
A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.
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