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¿Quién es Abelardo de la Espriella, el abogado de ultraderecha que que será el nuevo presidente de Colombia?
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 24, 2026
· 9 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 presidente electo de Colombia, a través de una consigna clara: imponer autoridad. Es ahora el rostro de una derecha radical y en renovación que...
Key takeaway Tiene 47 años, es carismático, le gusta hablar duro, apela al espectáculo y da declaraciones categóricas y provocadoras.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The election of Abelardo de la Espriella as president of Colombia may have significant implications for the El Paso community, given the city's strong cultural and economic ties to Latin America. As a hub for international trade and commerce, El Paso may feel the effects of De la Espriella's promised shift in Colombian politics, particularly if his administration adopts policies that impact trade relationships or regional security. Additionally, the city's own experiences with polarized politics and debates over immigration and border security may draw parallels with De la Espriella's campaign rhetoric and the concerns of Colombian voters who supported him. El Pasoans with family ties or business interests in Colombia will likely be watching De la Espriella's presidency closely, seeking to understand how his policies may affect their connections to the country.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 9 min
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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 presidente electo de Colombia, a través de una consigna clara: imponer autoridad. Es ahora el rostro de una derecha radical y en renovación que...
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