Far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia’s presidential runoff
Abelardo de la Espriella, who defeated leftwing senator Iván Cepeda, has promised to adopt an iron fist approach against criminal groups. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAbelardo de la Espriella, who defeated leftwing senator Iván Cepeda, has promised to adopt an iron fist approach against criminal groups. You will never have to fear thinking differently,” he said from behind bulletproof glass, as he had throughout the campaign.View image in fullscreenAbelardo De La Espriella addresses supporters.
- ▪Abelardo de la Espriella, who defeated leftwing senator Iván Cepeda, has promised to adopt an iron fist approach against criminal groups.
- ▪Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAbelardo de la Espriella, who defeated leftwing senator Iván Cepeda, has promised to adopt an iron fist approach against criminal groups.
- ▪You will never have to fear thinking differently,” he said from behind bulletproof glass, as he had throughout the campaign.View image in fullscreenAbelardo De La Espriella addresses supporters.
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Abelardo de la Espriella, who defeated leftwing senator Iván Cepeda, has promised to adopt an iron fist approach against criminal groups. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAbelardo de la Espriella, who defeated leftwing senator Iván Cepeda, has promised to adopt an iron fist approach against criminal groups. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesColombiaFar-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia’s presidential runoffLeftwing opponent alleges vote count irregularities after Trump-endorsed lawyer secures narrow majorityTiago Rogero in BogotáSun 21 Jun 2026 20.27 EDTFirst published on Sun 21 Jun 2026 18.51 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Trump-admiring far-right millionaire lawyer and self-styled “outsider” Abelardo de la Espriella has won…
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