Anti-cartel hardliner channels Trump in bid to end Colombia's leftist era in pivotal election
Abelardo De La Espriella, a hardline candidate in Colombia's presidential election, is advocating for a tough stance on crime and drug trafficking. He aims to dismantle drug cartels and shift away from the current administration's negotiation-based policies. His rise in popularity reflects a broader trend in the region towards security-focused leadership amid rising crime and economic concerns.
- ▪Abelardo De La Espriella is a leading candidate in Colombia's presidential election with a focus on aggressive counternarcotics enforcement.
- ▪He opposes the current leftist President Gustavo Petro's approach to negotiations with armed groups.
- ▪Polls indicate a competitive race between De La Espriella, leftist candidate Iván Cepeda, and center-right candidate Paloma Valencia.
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| Publication time | Sun, 31 May 2026 06:00:48 -0400 |
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Colombia Anti-cartel hardliner channels Trump in bid to end Colombia's leftist era in pivotal election Abelardo De La Espriella promises to end Petro's 'total peace' policy that analysts say emboldened guerrillas and cartels By Armando Regil Velasco Fox News Published May 31, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Colombian presidential candidate with the nickname 'The Tiger' vows tough stance on crime Presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella vows hardline stance on drug traffickers and armed groups in Colombia.
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