Defenders of the Homeland
Coverage of Defenders of the Homeland in the Nexus archive.
- Colombia swings to far right as Abelardo de la Espriella wins presidential election with record turnout
Abelardo de la Espriella of the Defenders of the Homeland party won Colombia's presidential election with record voter turnout. Supporters in Barranquilla reacted to the preliminary results on June 21, 2026.
- Colombia's far right eyes landslide amid fears Petro will reject runoff result
Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, representing the far-right Defenders of the Homeland movement, is seeking a decisive victory in the June 21 runoff to prevent challenges to the election outcome. His campaign chief stated the goal is to secure the result against potential rejection by rival candidate Gustavo Petro.
- Colombian Bonds Surge as Right-Wing Outsider Moves Into Runoff
Colombian bonds surged as Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing outsider, advanced to the presidential runoff after leading the first round. The election reflects a polarized political climate across Latin America.
- A Trumpist makes it through to Colombia presidential runoff
Abelardo de la Espriella, a candidate from the political movement Defenders of the Homeland, advanced to the Colombia presidential runoff after the first-round results on May 31, 2026.