Abelardo de la Espriella, characterized by critics as far right, had earned the endorsement of U.S. President Donald Trump, who had said he would stop illegal immigration and crack down on crime and drugs.

Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who was endorsed by US President Donald Trump, won the preliminary count of the presidential runoff election in Colombia on Sunday,…

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.

Abelardo De la Espriella appears to be Colombia’s next president, according to preliminary results from Sunday’s runoff election.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative political outsider, has taken a narrow lead in Colombia's runoff election.

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella held a razor-thin lead Monday after Colombia’s deeply polarized presidential runoff, which is…

A far-right lawyer with the endorsement of U.S. President Donald Trump claimed victory Sunday night in Colombia's presidential runoff election.

A married man with four children, before his run in the presidential elections, De La Espriella found himself in several controversies. | World News

Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer and businessman who earned US President Donald Trump's support, on Sunday won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.7 percent of the…

Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has promised to crack down on crime and build a stronger economy

Far right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella, who won backing of Donald Trump, seals narrow victory in run-off election.

With nearly all votes counted, the election results polarised the country, sparking both celebrations and protests across the country.

Election results show Trump-endorsed millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins by razor-thin margin.

Abelardo de la Espriella, characterized by critics as far right, had earned the endorsement of U.S. President Donald Trump, who had said he would stop illegal immigration and…

US President Donald Trump, who was accused of interfering in Colombia's runoff election, falsely declared that De la Espriella won "BIG" as he led by less than a percentage point.

A victory by de la Espriella is expected to usher in policies that will reverse the agenda of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, including a controversial plan to hold parallel…

He won the preliminary vote count in Colombia’s presidential elections on Sunday, with promises that a vote for him would mean a definitive crackdown on the country’s decades-long…

Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia's presidency in a narrow election, signaling a rightward shift backed by Trump and proposing anti-crime policies.

A victory by hard-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia's presidential election was another diplomatic victory in Latin America for US leader Donald Trump, who is…

Abelardo de la Espriella is an ultra-conservative lawyer who has won Colombia’s election by a narrow margin. A controversial figure, he has gained popularity for his promise to…