BOGOTA -- Colombia's National Electoral Council on Wednesday officially declared Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing candidate, president-elect for the 2026-2030 term following ballot counting for Sunday's election.

Right-wing criminal lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia's presidency, according to the preliminary count by the Registraduría, defeating left-wing senator Iván Cepeda by…

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

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.

Colombia's new President, Abelardo De La Espriella, is a nationalist lawyer promising economic revival and hardline security measures.

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

Abelardo de la Espriella, presidente electo de Colombia es un abogado que adquirió fama por representar a personalidades reconocidas en su país.

Narrow victory over senator Iván Cepeda is challenged by president Gustavo Petro

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The right-wing lawyer is set to begin a four-year term on August 7.

The president-elect created his movement just 11 months ago, mirroring the model that worked in Argentina and El Salvador: patriotic talk, a firm hand against crime, and contempt…

El líder del movimiento Defensores de la Patria obtuvo el 49,66% de los votos frente al 48,70% de Iván Cepeda. El resultado marca un giro hacia la derecha y pone fin al modelo…

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…

Rightist leaders across the Americas congratulate Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on his narrow election victory.

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

El abogado Abelardo de la Espriella, del movimiento derechista Defensores de la Patria, fue proclamado este miércoles por el Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) como presidente…

De la Espriella, que asumirá el cargo el próximo 7 de agosto y sucederá al presidente Gustavo Petro, ganó las elecciones del domingo con 12,9 millones de votos.

El Consejo Nacional Electoral de Colombia declara al abogado ultraderechista Abelardo de la Espriella presidente electo del país.

De la Espriella, según ha dicho su equipo, -gobernará en beneficio de todos los colombianos, sin distinción alguna y sin importar por quién hayan votado'.

La Registraduría Nacional de Colombia determinó que Abelardo de la Espriella resultó ganador de las elecciones presidenciales.