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Abelardo de la Espriella

Abelardo de la Espriella celebrates after casting his vote during the Colombian presidential runoff on June 21 in Barranquilla. Credit: Leonardo Castañeda/Getty Images

h3 Trump’s Ally Ascends in Colombia, Threatening Major Climate Policies

June 22, 2026

Right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella leads in Colombia’s presidential vote, aiming to expand fossil fuel projects.