General · 22 June 2026

Colombia elects far-right Trump-backed lawyer

This narrow win shifts Colombia sharply right after four years of leftwing rule, impacting how violence is tackled. Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right millionaire lawyer, beat leftwing senator Iván Cepeda in Sunday's runoff, endorsed by Donald Trump. He secured 49.66% of votes, promising a military crackdown on criminal groups, though Cepeda has not conceded.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 June 2026 at 8:22

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