De la Espriella
politician
Abelardo de la Espriella, known as 'El Tigre' (The Tiger), is a Colombian lawyer and businessman who emerged as a right-wing political figure. He won the 2026 presidential election in a closely contested runoff against Ivan Cepeda, a senator and supporter of the ruling left-wing coalition 'Historical Pact'. De la Espriella founded the movement 'Patriots' (Defensores de la Patria) and campaigned on platforms including judicial reform, traditional values, and closer ties with the United States. His victory marked a shift from the leftist presidency of Gustavo Petro, and he is expected to take o…