Abelardo De La Espriella has won Colombia’s presidential election, defeating Senator Ivan Cepeda in a closely fought contest. His victory returns Colombia to the political right after four years under outgoing President Gustavo Petro, the country's first left-wing President, who was barred by the Constitution from seeking re-election.

El triunfo del abogado supone el regreso de la derecha al poder en Colombia tras los cuatro años que tuvo la izquierda. El próximo 7 de agosto será su posesión.

El abogado ultraderechista de 47 años venció al oficialista Iván Cepeda, según los resultados de balotaje. De la Espriella será mandatario por el periodo 2026-2030.

Colombia has elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella as its new president, signaling a significant political shift. Known as "The Tiger," he campaigned on a platform…