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Who is Abelardo de la Espriella? From controversial lawyer to Colombia's president

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 for traditional politics.

Euronews

First Thing: Iran says there is ‘progress’ in talks despite Trump’s coarse threats

US president threatened Iran over strait of Hormuz in sweary outburst. Plus, Starmer to step down as UK’s PM two years after historic landslide

The Guardian - UK

US-backed political newcomer wins Colombia election, marking country's right-wing shift

With nearly all votes counted, the election results polarised the country, sparking both celebrations and protests across the country.

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Trump-backed Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia’s presidential election

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NOVVA Group acquires Colombian solar portfolio from ABO Energy, strengthening Latin American platform

HONG KONG, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NOVVA Group ("Novva"), a global AI-enabling energy infrastructure platform, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire a Colombian solar portfolio from German renewables developer ABO Energy, marking a significant milestone in its Latin American expansion. The portfolio comprises three advanced-stage solar projects with…

AAP

Trump-backed millionaire lawyer wins Colombia’s presidential election

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

The Independent UK

Who is Abelardo De La Espriella? Trump-backed far-right millionaire becomes Colombia's President

In the wake of Colombia's recent presidential elections, the city of Cali became a hotspot for protests and altercations with police. The hard-right candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, who received backing from Donald Trump, narrowly edged out leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda. Known as 'The Tiger,' de la Espriella's campaign centered…

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Trump-backed de la Espriella wins razor-tight Colombian presidential election

Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer and businessman who earned US President Donald Trump's support, on Sunday won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.7 percent of the vote, beating his left-wing rival Ivan Cepeda with a one percent lead. Cepeda told supporters he would challenge results from more than 30,000…

France 24

Newsmaker | Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing president?

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 of restoring order, reviving the economy with market-friendly policies, and adopting a hardline security approach. De La Espriella, who plans to reduce state…

The Economic Times

A Country Split in Half: Colombia's Presidential Runoff Comes Down to 247,000 Votes, de la Espriella Leads

Espriella leads Colombia's preliminary count by under a point. Cepeda's camp urges calm as the binding scrutiny looms over a razor-thin race.

Latin Times

Far-right millionaire wins Colombia’s razor-tight presidential election

Leftwing opponent alleges vote count irregularities after Trump-endorsed lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella secures narrow majority

The Guardian - UK

Colombian right-wing candidate wins presidential poll

The Donald Trump endorsed right-‌wing candidate in Colombia's presidential race has scored a narrow victory over his leftist rival.

AAP

De la Espriella wins razor-thin majority in Colombia's election, Cepeda calls for final count

Conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella won a razor-thin lead in Colombia's runoff presidential election on Sunday, a result that will be challenged in the coming days by the ruling party’s progressive candidate. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

France 24

Colombians choose between an outsider and a progressive in a presidential runoff election, in photos

Colombians are casting ballots in a closely fought presidential runoff Sunday between a progressive and a conservative outsider. Business owner Abelardo de la Espriella and Sen. Iván Cepeda seek the presidency.

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Latin Times

Live: Colombia Votes Calmly in a High-Stakes Runoff as Espriella and Cepeda Cast Ballots

Colombia's runoff unfolds calmly: Espriella and Cepeda have voted, polls close at 4 p.m., and only a boat fire disrupted the day.

Bangkok Post

Colombians vote in presidential runoff

BOGOTá - Colombians began voting in a presidential runoff Sunday, choosing between a hard-right, White House-backed lawyer and a leftist senator to decide the fate of a stumbling peace process and strained ties with Washington.

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‘We lost a lot of shootouts from 1990 and it became a thing. You have to credit Jordan Pickford and the boys – they’ve turned that round’ Joe Cole on how England ended their penalty hoodoo

England’s luck from the spot changed with a win over Colombia in the 2018 World Cup

France 24

Polls open in Colombia presidential runoff between Trump-backed hardliner, leftist senator

Voters in Colombia began voting to choose a new president Sunday as hard-right White House-backed lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella faces leftist senator Ivan Cepeda in a high-stakes vote that will decide the fate of the country's stumbling peace process and strained ties with Washington.

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The Guardian - UK

Colombians vote in runoff election expected to trigger shift in decades-long armed conflict

Frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to return to full-scale military confrontation with armed groups

The Guardian - UK

Ghost of far-right paramilitaries hovers over Colombia’s presidential runoff vote

Colombians will choose on Sunday between two men whose lives have been very differently shaped by the militias, and whose visions for the country are poles apart

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Portugal vs Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Portugal vs Uzbekistan meet at NRG Stadium on June 23 with Portugal a -450 favorite. Our pick targets the win plus goals over 3 at +104.

Sports Lens

Colombia vs DR Congo World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Colombia vs DR Congo World Cup 2026 predictions: Can Diaz and Rodriguez dismantle a DR Congo side that held Portugal to a draw in Group K?

The Economic Times

5 world market themes for the week ahead

Global markets are watching closely as a U.S.-Iran deal faces crucial weeks. Key economic data from the U.S. and Australia, along with Colombia's presidential election, will shape investor sentiment. London's major climate gathering also highlights energy security concerns amid geopolitical tensions and rising AI power demands. Investors are keenly awaiting…

France 24

How armed groups in Colombia are using TikTok to recruit young people

As Colombia’s conflict has intensified in recent years, armed groups have flooded social media like TikTok with videos aimed at getting new recruits – particularly young people. The FRANCE 24 Observers team investigated the inner workings of this new recruitment method.

France 24

Ahead of Colombia's elections, 'Latin America overall is going to the right'

In the lead-up to Colombia's presidential runoff, François Picard is pleased to welcome Renata Segura, Program Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Crisis Group. "What we're seeing in this election are two options that are very different from past elections," Segura explains. As Colombians focus heavily…

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