Anti-cartel candidate 'The Tiger' channels Trump and Bukele in Colombia election shocker
Colombia's presidential election has taken a surprising turn with the rise of conservative candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, known as 'The Tiger.' He will face leftist Ivan Cepeda in a runoff on June 21, which could significantly impact the country's political landscape. De la Espriella's campaign focuses on security and a crackdown on criminal organizations, contrasting sharply with the policies of the current administration.
- ▪Abelardo de la Espriella won the first round of Colombia's presidential election with 43.7% of the vote.
- ▪He is known for his hardline stance on crime and has been compared to Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele.
- ▪The upcoming runoff election on June 21 could reshape Colombia's future and its relations with the U.S.
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Colombia Anti-cartel candidate 'The Tiger' channels Trump and Bukele in Colombia election shocker Law-and-order candidate Abelardo de la Espriella will face leftist Ivan Cepeda in a June 21 presidential runoff that could reshape Colombia's future By Efrat Lachter Fox News Published June 1, 2026 12:23pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video 'The Tiger' storms into Colombia runoff, threatens Petro's leftist legacy Abelardo De La Espriella, nicknamed 'The Tiger,' rallies supporters after advancing to a runoff as Colombia prepares for a decisive June 21 vote.
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