Newsmaker | Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing president?
- Posted on June 22, 2026
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Newsmaker | Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing president?
Colombia has elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella as its new president, signaling a significant political shift. Known as "The Tiger," he campaigned on a platform of restoring order, reviving the economy with market-friendly policies, and adopting a hardline security approach. De La Espriella, who plans to reduce state size and boost oil production, defeated leftist senator Ivan Cepeda in a close runoff election.
