Colombia elections Archives - Americas Quarterly

Abelardo de la Espriella arrives to vote at a polling place in Barranquilla, Colombia, on June 21.

REACTION: De La Espriella Wins Colombia’s Election by Narrow Margin 

The right-wing lawyer is set to begin a four-year term on August 7.

Colombian presidential candidates Iván Cepeda and Abelardo De La Espriella

REACTION: Colombia Heads Toward a Polarizing Runoff

Voters shook up the political landscape, setting up a runoff between right-wing firebrand Abelardo De La Espriella and leftist Iván Cepeda.

Is Gustavo Petro Leaving Behind Colombian Progressives?

The left-wing candidate for Colombia’s presidency is building new alliances, and straining old ones.

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