Abelardo de la Espriella, the apparent winner of the presidential election, has vowed to expand oil, gas and mining production, alarming activists in the world’s deadliest country for environmental defenders.

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.