Colombia wakes up to a sharp political turn to right as Abelardo de la Espriella's preliminary victory redraws the country's path on security, economy, and peace.

De La Espriella, 47, has proposed a tough crackdown on crime, as well as the end to peace talks with armed groups and a boost to Colombia's oil and gas sector.

Colombia's presidential race tightens as right-wing candidate De La Espriella leads, facing economic challenges and a divided Congress.

El ultraderechista Abelardo de la Espriella fue presidente de Colombia tras derrotar por poco margen al candidato de la izquierda Iván Cepeda en el balotaje.