Who is Abelardo de la Espriella, nicknamed "El Tiger", the millionaire lawyer who could tip Colombia to the far right?
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Summary
At the end of an aggressive campaign, the Colombians were forced to separate the ultra-rightist candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, who was given a favourite, and the left candidate, Ivan Cepeda, who was heir to the outgoing president. The President called the "Colombian Bukele," an outsider near Trump who will compete against the official Ivan Cepeda next Sunday 21. Colombians are called to the polls this Sunday, June 21 to elect the successor of left-wing President Gustavo Petro.
Furthermore, Beyond these two profiles, the very orientation of the country is at stake. ... "It is democracy that is at stake": in Colombia, the left in bad position in the second round of the presidential elections. Throughout these three weeks between the first round and the shooting, a... Continue reading...
In addition, Milei asked De la Espriella to defeat the left-handed Petro and advanced with his regional bet: "Forces of Freedom.".
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At the end of an aggressive campaign, the Colombians were forced to separate the ultra-rightist candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, who was given a favourite, and the left candidate, Ivan Cepeda, who was heir to the outgoing president.
according to Le Monde — International +2The President called the "Colombian Bukele," an outsider near Trump who will compete against the official Ivan Cepeda next Sunday 21.
according to PerfilColombians are called to the polls this Sunday, June 21 to elect the successor of left-wing President Gustavo Petro.
according to La Libre BelgiqueBeyond these two profiles, the very orientation of the country is at stake. ...
according to La Libre Belgique"It is democracy that is at stake": in Colombia, the left in bad position in the second round of the presidential elections.
according to Libération — À la UneThroughout these three weeks between the first round and the shooting, a... Continue reading...
according to la diariaMilei asked De la Espriella to defeat the left-handed Petro and advanced with his regional bet: "Forces of Freedom.".
according to Perfil
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Tuesday, June 23
Trump-backed De la Espriella clings to narrow lead in Colombia election
Reliability 80 · very high22 sources6 independent voices11 countries · 6 languagesFraming differs5 disputedrewrites detectedTrump-backed populist wins close Colombia presidential runoff election
Reliability 84 · very high20 sources6 independent voices10 countries · 7 languagesCross-blocFraming differs5 disputedrewrites detected
Monday, June 22
With Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia elects a far-right pro-Trump president in turn
Reliability 93 · very high22 sources15 independent voices10 countries · 5 languagesCross-blocFraming differsrewrites detectedThe far-right candidate was declared the winner in the second round, while other leaders and former presidents congratulated his victory.
Reliability 87 · very high19 sources9 independent voices8 countries · 2 languagesrewrites detectedWho is "El Tigre", the newly elected President of Colombia supported by Trump
Reliability 88 · very high13 sources12 independent voices6 countries · 4 languagesrewrites detectedColombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows
Reliability 83 · very high14 sources8 independent voices7 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocFraming differsblind spot · Centerrewrites detected
Sunday, June 21
Colombia’s runoff election is expected to trigger a shift in decades-long armed conflict
Reliability 84 · very high9 sources6 independent voices5 countries · 3 languagesFraming differsblind spot · Centerrewrites detected
Friday, June 19
Court denied the tutela seeking to suspend Abelardo de la Espriella's propaganda due to the use of national symbols
Reliability 89 · very high6 sources4 independent voicesrewrites detected
Thursday, June 18
Mark Weisbrot*: Colombia: the danger of associating with Trump
Reliability 100 · very high8 sources6 independent voicesrewrites detectedMessage from Abelardo de la Espriella to Trump a few days before elections: "Together we will fight against crime and the radical left"
Reliability 100 · very high7 sources5 independent voicesrewrites detected