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¿Quién es Abelardo de la Espriella, el abogado de ultraderecha que quiere ser presidente de Colombia?
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
Por Sebastián Jiménez Valencia, CNN en Español
En cuestión de meses, Abelardo de la Espriella pasó de ser un controvertido y mediático abogado a ser el más votado en las elecciones y competir en la segunda vuelta en Colombia, a través de una consigna clara: imponer autoridad. Es ahora el rostro...
Key takeaway Por Sebastián Jiménez Valencia, CNN en Español En cuestión de meses, Abelardo de la Espriella pasó de ser un controvertido y mediático abogado a ser el más votado en las elecciones y competir en la segunda vuelta en Colombia, a través de una consigna clara: imponer autoridad.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The rise of Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia's presidential election may seem distant from El Paso 's local concerns, but it bears watching for what it reveals about the global tide of populist movements. As a border city, El Paso is attuned to the nuances of Latin American politics and their potential ripple effects on trade, migration, and regional stability. De la Espriella's hardline stance and willingness to polarize may resonate with some voters in Colombia, but they also raise questions about the kind of leadership he would provide and how it might impact Colombia's relationships with its neighbors and the United States. For El Paso, a city deeply connected to Mexico and the broader Latin American region, the outcome of Colombia's election could have significant implications for regional economic development, security cooperation, and cultural exchange.
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Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? Por Sebastián Jiménez Valencia, CNN en Español
En cuestión de meses, Abelardo de la Espriella pasó de ser un controvertido y mediático abogado a ser el más votado en las elecciones y competir en la segunda vuelta en Colombia, a través de una consigna clara: imponer autoridad. Es ahora el rostro...
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