Abelardo de la Espriella
Abelardo Gabriel de la Espriella Otero is a Colombian lawyer, businessman, and conservative politician.
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Jun 25, 2026
Lean Right
He won Colombia's presidential election as a Trump-endorsed conservative outsider.
Jun 22, 2026
Center
The right-wing candidate won Colombia's presidential election with a promise to move the embassy to Jerusalem, celebrated by both Trump and Israel's Foreign Minister Saar.
Jun 22, 2026
Center
Won Colombia's presidential election with Trump's backing, defeating left-wing rival Ivan Cepeda by a razor-thin margin.
Jun 22, 2026
Lean Left
Far-right lawyer and millionaire elected president of Colombia with record turnout.
Jun 22, 2026
Far Left
Won Colombian presidency as the far-right pro-Trump candidate by a narrow margin.
Jun 21, 2026
Lean Left
The pro-Trump far-right candidate is the favorite to win Colombia's presidential runoff against leftist Ivan Cepeda.
Jun 18, 2026
Lean Left
This Trump ally is closing in on Colombia's presidency, vowing to hunt down cartels with death threats.