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Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia's president on Friday in Cali, vowing to crack down on armed groups, slash government spending, and revive the oil industry. The ceremony marks a clear rightward shift, breaking from the peace policies of his leftist predecessor Gustavo Petro.
Colombian presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda conceded defeat to right-wing rival Abelardo de la Espriella after a tight runoff, despite lingering fraud allegations from outgoing President Gustavo Petro. Cepeda called for national unity and democratic responsibility.
Far-right billionaire Abelardo de la Espriella, backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, narrowly won Colombia’s presidential election, signaling a sharp policy reversal from leftist incumbent Gustavo Petro. The razor-thin margin and deep polarization pose immediate challenges for the incoming president.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right newcomer, has reached the final round of Colombia's presidential election. Supporters gathered in San Jose del Guaviare to cheer his 'Strong for the homeland' campaign. Experts warn his potential victory could mark a radical shift in the country's politics.
Colombian voters face a stark choice between continuity and change in the June 21 presidential runoff. Leftist Iván Cepeda backs the current peace-and-welfare agenda, while far-right challenger Abelardo de la Espriella promises a military crackdown and economic shock therapy.
Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump admirer, surprised Colombia by winning the first round of the presidential election with 43.7% against leftist Iván Cepeda’s 40.9%. The result signals voter disillusionment with traditional politics and a decline of the conservative establishment.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump admirer, won the first round of Colombia's presidential election with 43.7% of the vote. He will face leftist Senator Iván Cepeda (40.9%) in the June 21 runoff, marking a polarized contest amid a worsening security crisis.
Senator Ivan Cepeda and far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella will face off in the second round of Colombia's presidential election on June 21, with security dominating voter concerns. De la Espriella scored a narrow lead with 43% of the vote versus Cepeda's 40% in the first round, setting up a tight contest. The campaign has seen de la Espriella capitalize on crime fears while Cepeda draws on his political legacy despite a history of legal disputes with a former president.
