Abelardo de la Espriella
Colombia
independent politician
President of Colombia
government
Abelardo Gabriel de la Espriella Otero is a Colombian lawyer, businessman, and conservative politician.
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Jun 22, 2026
Center
Won Colombia's presidential election with Trump's backing, defeating left-wing rival Ivan Cepeda by a razor-thin margin.
Renaissance is concerned about the rise of another far-right leader in Latin America, potentially destabilizing regional alliances France values.
Jun 22, 2026
Lean Left
Far-right lawyer and millionaire elected president of Colombia with record turnout.
A serious setback for left-wing forces in Latin America, highlighting the fragility of progressive gains.
Jun 22, 2026
Far Left
Won Colombian presidency as the far-right pro-Trump candidate by a narrow margin.
LFI sees him as a threat to peace and progressive movements in Latin America, allied with Trump and opposed to the left's agenda.
Jun 21, 2026
Lean Left
The pro-Trump far-right candidate is the favorite to win Colombia's presidential runoff against leftist Ivan Cepeda.
Socialistes fear his victory would deepen inequality, dismantle peace accords, and align Colombia with Trump's agenda, a severe blow to Latin America's left.
Jun 18, 2026
Lean Left
This Trump ally is closing in on Colombia's presidency, vowing to hunt down cartels with death threats.
Lean Left sees his candidacy as a threat to peace processes and human rights, mirroring Trump's authoritarian playbook in Latin America.