Defenders of the Fatherland
politician
Защитники Родины is a political movement in Colombia, founded by Abelardo de la Espriella, also known as El Tigre. He is an attorney and businessman who describes himself as a supporter of Donald Trump and promises strict action against crime. The movement contested the 2026 presidential election, with De la Espriella receiving over 12 million votes in the second round, defeating Ivan Sepeda from the ruling coalition 'Historical Pact'.