Lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of promoting a “coup d’état” after the president allegedly disregarded his electoral triumph. De la Espriella called upon the Colombian Army to intervene to protect the national constitution, claiming the current administration is the “most corrupt government in the history,” according to reports from … Read more
The right-wing surge in Colombia and Peru’s recent elections has fundamentally altered Latin America’s political map, consolidating conservative majorities in two of the region’s largest economies and sending shockwaves through progressive movements that had dominated the last decade. Colombia’s presidential runoff on June 29, 2024, delivered a decisive victory to Rodolfo Hernández of the League … Read more
Bogotá, Colombia — June 29, 2024 Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia’s presidential runoff election, according to preliminary vote counts released by the National Electoral Council (Registro Nacional del Estado Civil), giving him a narrow lead over Gustavo Petro’s handpicked successor, Iván Cepeda. With 98.7% of votes tallied, De la Espriella holds approximately 50.3% … Read more
Abelardo De La Espriella Wins Colombian Presidential Election After Narrow Vote Count Bogotá, Colombia — Abelardo De La Espriella, the criminal defense attorney and entrepreneur leading Colombia’s Defensores de la Patria movement, has been declared the winner of Colombia’s presidential election after securing 49.66% of the vote in preliminary results, according to the National Electoral … Read more
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly voiced support for Colombian lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, encouraging voters to support the attorney in a message that has triggered significant debate regarding foreign influence in Colombian domestic affairs. The endorsement, which surfaced via social media, has drawn sharp criticism from U.S. lawmakers who argue that such … Read more
Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella have reached a political deadlock regarding the format of a potential debate during the 2026 Colombian presidential election cycle. Cepeda has rejected De la Espriella’s requirement to include vice-presidential candidates, insisting that the confrontation remain a direct, one-on-one engagement between the two primary political figures. The disagreement highlights … Read more
LONDON — Colombia’s presidential election is under a shadow of doubt as President Gustavo Petro’s administration has publicly questioned the integrity of the first-round vote results, citing a single academic study as evidence. The move has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders, election officials, and business groups, who warn that undermining the electoral process could … Read more
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Colombia’s presidential election results have plunged the country into political uncertainty as outgoing President Gustavo Petro publicly rejected preliminary tallies that placed his former ally Rodolfo De la Espriella ahead in the first round of voting. The dispute, which follows a contentious campaign marked by allegations of irregularities and shifting alliances, has … Read more
As I sit in my office in Sofia, looking at the unfolding political landscape in South America, Colombia stands at a definitive crossroads. The nation, having navigated the tumultuous waters of the 2022 presidential election that brought Gustavo Petro to the Casa de Nariño, is now grappling with a profound sense of institutional and ideological … Read more
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has announced a significant shift in trade policy, declaring his intention to remove tariffs on Colombian imports starting June 1. The decision, which marks a notable pivot in the ongoing trade tensions between the two neighboring nations, follows a series of high-level discussions aimed at fostering regional cooperation and economic stability. … Read more