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Who Is Abelardo De La Esperiella, Far-Right Candidate in the Colombian Presidential Election?

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As Colombian voters head to the polls to elect their new president, Abelardo de la Esperiella is gaining momentum. Facing the left's Ivan Cepeda, the far-right candidate promises a radical change for the country and assures voters he will restore security with an iron fist. He was promoting his rum and wine businesses before launching his presidential bid. Report by Maria Angula and Aitor Chavarri, narrated by Morgan Ayre.

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The 41 million Colombian voters are called to the polls for the second round of the presidential election on Sunday 21 June. The hard-right candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, nicknamed "El Tigre", is given a favourite to win. Our journalist Jordan Ollivier gives an update on LCI. - "His model is a certain Javier Milei": in Colombia, will Abelardo de la Espriella, nicknamed "El Tigre", be elected president? (International).

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Hours tense in Bogota. Threats and violence have marked the eve of the vote. It is the day of the ballot between the progressive Iván Cepeda (Pacto Histórico) and the ultra-conservative Abelardo De La Espriella (Defensores de la Patria), called El Tiger, in advantage of at least four points according to the polls. "Ley seca" title the local newspapers announcing the prohibition of alcohol, in force until 12 on Monday. Also banned the port of ar…

·Rome, Italy
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BOGOTÁ (AP) — On Sunday, a deeply divided electorate elects the President of Colombia in a run-off election between progressive Ivan Cepeda and the conservative Abelardo de la Espriella, who have capitalized on popular fear of the...

·Pennsylvania, United States
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WFMZ broke the news in Pennsylvania, United States on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
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