Colombia Elects Conservative Presidential Candidate in Tight-Run Election In a decisive victory, Rodolfo Hernán de la Espriella has been elected as Colombia's new president, defeating his opponent, Gustavo Petro's former ally Sergio Cepeda, in a runoff election held on June 21. De la Espriella, a conservative lawyer, campaigned on a tough-on-crime platform, which resonated with voters. His endorsement by US President Donald Trump added to his appeal, particularly among those who support a hardline stance on security. De la Espriella's win marks a shift to the right for Colombia, potentially influencing the country's foreign policy and domestic agenda in the years to come.
De la Espriella, a conservative lawyer who ran on a tough-on-crime platform and was endorsed by US President Donald Trump, won Colombia’s presidential runoff on June 21, defeating Cepeda by 250,000 votes.
