Iván Cepeda accepts defeat in Colombia’s election to Abelardo de la Espriella, supported by Trump.
Trump Congratulates Colombian Presidential Candidate President Trump extended his congratulations to Abelardo de la Espriela, informally known as “El Tigre,” following the initial vote counts in Colombia’s presidential election. Although a formal announcement is still pending, early results suggest a potential shift to the right in Colombian politics. On Wednesday, progressive candidate Iván Cepeda acknowledged […]
Leftists Protest in Colombia Following Election of Abelardo de la Espriella
On Sunday, leftist groups in Colombia staged protests and attempted to block streets in Bogotá and other cities in response to the election of conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriela as president. During the unrest in Cali, at least one individual was reported dead. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this death. Colombia conducted […]
Colombia: Outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, who supports Trump, secures victory in the presidential election
Abelardo de la Espriela Wins Colombian Presidency Abelardo de la Espriela, a conservative outsider, has been elected as Colombia’s next president, triumphing over far-left candidate Iván Cepeda in the presidential runoff held on Sunday. The 47-year-old lawyer and businessman, often called “Tiger” due to his support for Donald Trump, will take office on August 7, […]
Trump praises Abelardo de la Espriella during disputed voting in Colombia
Trump Congratulates Colombian Presidential Candidate President Donald Trump has offered his congratulations to Abelardo de la Espriela, often referred to as “El Tigre,” after initial vote counts were released. Although the results haven’t been officially certified, his slight lead indicates a possible shift to the right in Colombia’s political landscape. With nearly all votes counted, […]
Colombia Prepared for Sunday Election Between de la Espriella and Cepeda
Colombia’s Presidential Run-off Election Approaches Colombians are just hours away from selecting their president for the next four years in a run-off election set for Sunday. The contest features conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriela, who is leading in polls, against far-left senator Iván Cepeda. On June 21, over 41 million Colombian voters will head […]
Moreno discusses ‘The Tiger’: Abelardo De La Espriella on Law and Order
Sen. Bernie Moreno Discusses Colombia’s Presidential Candidate Abelardo de la Espriela Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio expressed strong support for Abelardo de la Espriela, a conservative contender in Colombia’s presidential race. He highlighted Espriela’s commitment to maintaining law and order, noting that he has earned the nickname “El Tigre” for his tough stance on drug […]
Trump Supports Abelardo de la Espriella in Upcoming Runoff in Colombia
On Tuesday, President Trump expressed his endorsement for Abelardo de la Espriela, the leading conservative candidate in Colombia’s upcoming presidential runoff on June 21. In a post on Truth Social, Trump highlighted De la Espriela’s attributes as a “smart, strong and tough leader,” and congratulated him on winning the first round of the 2026 presidential […]
Colombia: Outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, Backed by Trump, Takes Lead in First Round of Presidential Election
Colombian Presidential Election: Abelardo de la Espriela Advances to Runoff In a notable turn of events, outsider conservative Abelardo de la Espriela emerged as the leading candidate in Colombia’s presidential election held on Sunday. He will face off against far-left Senator Iván Cepeda in a runoff scheduled for June 21. The 47-year-old de la Espriela, […]