Abelardo De La Espriella

Colombia's outgoing environment minister warns that the incoming government could reverse recent climate and conservation efforts, citing support for fracking, fossil fuel development, and climate skepticism. Concerns include potential threats to the Amazon rainforest, Indigenous environmental governance, and the return of glyphosate spraying.

Colombia’s outgoing environment minister warns the incoming government could reverse climate and conservation progress by promoting fracking, fossil fuels, and weakening Indigenous environmental governance. The new administration, led by President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, has pledged to expand oil development and natural resource extraction, raising concerns about environmental risks.

Colombia's president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, has requested Congress to evaluate moving his August 7 inauguration to a military garrison. The proposal, without recent precedent, will be decided by the incoming legislature.

Colombia’s president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella suspended the transition process after President Gustavo Petro refused to recognize the election results, alleging fraud without evidence. Petro accused de la Espriella of winning through fraud in the June 21 presidential run-off against Petro coalition candidate Ivan Cepeda.

Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella suspended the transition process with outgoing President Gustavo Petro after Petro refused to recognize de la Espriella’s electoral victory, alleging fraud. De la Espriella accused Petro’s administration of corruption and destructive policies, while Petro’s transition team emphasized transparency. The election result, which saw de la Espriella defeat Iván Cepeda by 1 percentage point, was described as a rejection of Petro’s government by international observers.

Colombia's August 2026 election saw right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly defeat leftist Senator Iván Cepeda, ending the first left-wing presidency under Gustavo Petro. The result reflects a divided nation grappling with unresolved social, economic, and security challenges, as voters chose between de la Espriella's hardline security approach and Cepeda's push for continued peace negotiations with insurgent groups and criminal cartels.

Colombia's outgoing president, Gustavo Petro, rejects the legitimacy of Abelardo de la Espriella's election win, alleging fraud without evidence, despite official and international validation.

Colombian President-elect Abelardo De la Espriella appointed retired major general Jorge Eduardo Mora López as defense minister. Mora López pledged to secure all areas of the country to advance security and social progress. The appointment follows De la Espriella's selection of several other cabinet members.

President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella appointed retired Major General Jorge Eduardo Mora López as defense minister. Mora founded the military’s transnational-threats strike force and led campaign efforts in Norte de Santander.

Abelardo de la Espriella's use of Colombia's national soccer jersey in his right-wing presidential campaign sparked debate over the political appropriation of national symbols. A Bogotá judge barred him from wearing the jersey during campaigning, while experts linked the strategy to global populist tactics involving patriotic imagery.

Colombian senator Iván Cepeda refuses to recognize Abelardo de la Espriella as the new president unless he meets certain conditions. Cepeda threatens 'civil disobedience' if de la Espriella does not abandon his US citizenship.

Colombian Senator Iván Cepeda, who lost the presidential election, threatened civil disobedience if Abelardo de la Espriella, the winner, does not renounce his U.S. citizenship and address claims of U.S. ties. Cepeda accused de la Espriella of being an 'agent' of the U.S. due to his defense of a paramilitary leader linked to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and demanded he halt efforts to extradite outgoing President Gustavo Petro.

Keiko Fujimori's victory in Peru's presidential runoff prompted regional congratulations, with leaders framing the result as part of a broader shift to the right in Latin America. Fujimori's potential leadership would join right-wing governments in Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Paraguay, El Salvador, and Colombia.

Venezuela experienced powerful twin earthquakes causing damage and injuries. Colombia's next president, Abelardo de la Espriella, was declared the winner of the presidential runoff. Bolivia's Andean New Year celebration marked a return to normality after road blockades.

Colombia, under Gustavo Petro, became a leader in advocating for a fossil-fuel transition, halting new expansion and hosting the Santa Marta process. A recent election defeat for Petro's ally shifted power to Abelardo de la Espriella, who supports increasing oil production and fracking. This outcome raises questions about Colombia's future fossil-fuel policies and international climate efforts, including COP31.

President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted Mexico's third World Cup victory by gifting a soccer ball to a reporter who predicted a 3-0 win over Czechia. She expressed solidarity with Venezuela after earthquakes killed 164 people and announced a rescue team's deployment. The mañanera also addressed the Mexico-U.S. relationship and Colombia's right-wing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella.

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 164 people and injuring over 1,000. World leaders including the U.S., France, Brazil, China, Spain, and Colombia offered solidarity and humanitarian assistance to support rescue and recovery efforts.

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 164 people and injuring over 1,000. World leaders including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed solidarity and offered humanitarian aid and rescue teams.

Bank of America maintains an underperform rating on Ecopetrol, with a price target suggesting a potential 28% decline from June 23. The analysis follows the election win of Abelardo De La Espriella, while shares had previously risen about 70% over the past year.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political newcomer and Trump-backed candidate, has been declared Colombia's next president.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political newcomer, has been declared Colombia's next president. He was backed by Donald Trump in the presidential runoff election.

Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by Donald Trump, won Colombia’s presidential runoff election according to electoral authorities. The victory was officially declared by the authorities.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative businessman endorsed by Donald Trump, won Colombia’s presidential runoff election by defeating Iván Cepeda by 1 percentage point. The result marked a rejection of outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s policies, including efforts to establish dialogue with armed groups.

Conservative businessman Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, won Colombia’s presidential runoff election against progressive candidate Iván Cepeda by 1 percentage point, marking a shift from outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s policies. Cepeda conceded after a recount confirmed de la Espriella’s victory, which reflects voter dissatisfaction with Petro’s 'total peace' initiatives and economic challenges.

Colombian President-elect Abelardo De la Espriella plans to restore relations with Israel, confirmed during a phone call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, who praised him as a 'true friend of the Jewish people.' De la Espriella also aims to join Trump's 'Shield of the Americas' coalition, reversing previous policies under President Gustavo Petro, who ended a free trade agreement with Israel.

Colombia’s vote may reshape the Amazon’s future as political winds shift across Latin America. Abelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombia’s president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon.

Colombia's election of Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by Donald Trump, alongside Peru's potential election of Keiko Fujimori and Brazil's possible rightward shift, raises concerns about economic development policies in the Amazon. De la Espriella's pro-oil and fracking stance contrasts with outgoing President Petro's environmental focus, potentially impacting rainforest conservation efforts.

Colombia's election of Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside Peru's potential election of Keiko Fujimori and Brazil's upcoming vote, raises concerns about shifting political priorities in the Amazon region. These leaders have signaled support for economic growth through extractive industries, contrasting with previous environmental-focused policies in Colombia and Peru.

Colombia's left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda conceded defeat to right-wing rival Abelardo de la Espriella in the presidential election following the second-round vote. The concession occurred after Sunday's election results.

Progressive candidate Iván Cepeda conceded Colombia’s presidential election to Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative businessman endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump. De la Espriella won by 1 percentage point, marking a rejection of outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s policies, including the 'total peace' initiative. De la Espriella, a Trump supporter and Republican Party member, plans to adopt strict crime-fighting strategies similar to Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s approach.

Iván Cepeda has conceded Colombia’s presidential election to Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative outsider endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Progressive candidate Iván Cepeda conceded Colombia’s presidential election to Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative businessman endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump. De la Espriella won by 1 percentage point, marking an indictment of outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s government and its 'total peace' policy.

A progressive candidate has conceded the Colombian presidential election to Abelardo de la Espriella, an outsider backed by Donald Trump. The concession marks a shift in the political landscape following the election.

President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella plans to reduce the size of the state and build mega-prisons in the Amazon. The strategy draws inspiration from rightwing leaders like Milei and Bukele.

Colombia's National Registry reported a 99.997% coincidence between preliminary results of the presidential runoff and municipal counts, confirming Abelardo de la Espriella's victory. The high alignment supports the accuracy of the preliminary outcome as part of the official declaration process.

EU observers confirmed the transparency of Colombia's presidential election vote count, despite President Gustavo Petro and his protégé Iván Cepeda challenging the results. The runoff election, with over 26 million voters, showed Abelardo de la Espriella leading by 1 percentage point.

Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella announced the country will join the US-led 'Shield of the Americas' initiative on August 7. He stated Colombia will actively combat narcoterrorism, replacing what he described as a previous government's complacency.

Abelardo de la Espriella, an ultra-right-wing outsider, won the Colombian presidential runoff for the first time. The tight victory indicates a political shift and may lead to new conflicts.

Protests have erupted in Colombia against the election of far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. Election officials have not yet formally announced a winner, but de la Espriella is set to defeat left-wing opponent Ivan Cepeda, who plans to challenge results from thousands of voting stations.

Political neophyte Abelardo de la Espriella leads the runoff race for Colombia's presidency by nearly 251,000 votes with Trump's endorsement and pro-Israel stance. The election has a significant number of blank ballots.