The Latest Breaking News from Abelardo de la Espriella

Moment Colombian authorities seize 7.6 tonnes of cocaine bound for Europe

Colombia has seized 7.6 tonnes of cocaine at the port of Cartagena in what President Abelardo de la Espriella described as the country's largest drug seizure in a decade.

Euronews · 52m ago

Three Prominent Latin American Political Leaders Back María Elvira Salazar as She Faces Reelection Fight

Argentina's President Javier Milei, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella and Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado have publicly backed Salazar

Latin Times · 14h ago

Colombia's Streets Erupt: What 'Abelardo Hates Us' Means for De la Espriella's Next 100 Days

Tens of thousands marched across Colombia on Oct. 14 in the broadest challenge yet to President De la Espriella's 60-day-old government.

Latin Times · Oct 15

Colombia's president offers support to veterans extradited to US over Haitian leader's killing

Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella has offered legal assistance to a group of Colombian military veterans who were arrested over the 2021 killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Colombia launches joint task force to protect pipeline and fight ELN rebels

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has launched a joint task force that will fight rebel groups and drug gangs in the country's northeast

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Iron Fist, 14,000 Arrests, $1B from Washington: How De la Espriella Is Reshaping Colombia's Security Systems

Colombia's new president secured a $1B U.S. security deal, ordered 14,422 arrests and ended peace talks with armed groups — all in his first 30 days.

Latin Times · Oct 3

Colombia seeks IMF financing as government grapples with fiscal crisis: Report

Colombia's government is engaging with the International Monetary Fund to secure financial assistance amid ongoing fiscal challenges. President Abelardo De La Espriella has directed his economic team to pursue potential agreements beneficial to the nation's finances. The country is exhibiting increased borrowing in response to a widening fiscal deficit this…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Colombia Announced 85 Extraditions in Six Weeks. What the Surge Means for Its U.S. Drug Standing

Colombia's president announced 85 extraditions in six weeks, yet Washington still says the country is failing on drugs. Here's the gap.

Latin Times · Sep 28

Colombia Ends 51-Year Iran Ties Signaling Major Foreign Policy Shift — What It Means for 1.7M US Residents

Colombia's far-right government severed 51-year-old ties with Iran on Sept. 19. Here's what it means for 1.7 million Colombian-Americans.

Latin Times · Sep 26

Colombia's new US-backed government cuts ties with Iran

Colombia has cut diplomatic ties with Iran, aligning with the US and its allies in Latin America. The decision was made by President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office in August 2026. Officials accused Iran of connections to terrorist groups that threaten national security in Colombia after taking office.…

The Economic Times · Sep 25