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Colombia’s Mayors back De la Espriella’s anti-crime crackdown
Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella said he will sign a decree on Aug. 7, the day he is sworn into office, creating special “Urban Security Defense Blocs” in the country’s largest cities as part of a sweeping security crackdown and a broader shift away from the outgoing government’s security strategy. De la Espriella, who []
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Times of India
· Jun 22, 2026
Who is Abelardo De La Espriella? Trump-ally becomes Colombia's President
In the wake of Colombia's recent presidential elections, the city of Cali became a hotspot for protests and altercations with police. The hard-right candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, who received backing from Donald Trump, narrowly edged out leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda. Known as 'The Tiger,' de la Espriella's campaign centered on strict crime policies and proposed drastic measures to reform the economy and halt peace dialogues with militant factions.
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· Jun 23, 2026
Ex U.S. ambassador says Mexico’s former president feared Sinaloa boss would expose corrupt officials
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Investing.com
· Jun 22, 2026
Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia’s new right-wing president?
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The Economist
· Jun 29, 2026
What's driving the Trumpification of Latin America? | The Economist
Right-wing politicians are taking over Latin America, including in Colombia with the election of far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella, also known as “El Tigre”. The Economist’s top editors and regional experts explore what’s behind this ideological shift. #politics #trump #colombia #usa #chile #bolivia Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4xW9XD0 Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The Economist: https://www.economist.com/subscribe Download our app: https://www.economist.com/get-the-app Follow The Economist on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Follow The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist Follow The Economist on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist
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Related coverage for "Colombia’s Mayors back De la Espriella’s anti-crime crackdown": Times of India — Who is Abelardo De La Espriella? Trump-ally becomes Colombia's President. InSight Crime — Larry Amaury Álvarez Núñez, alias ‘Larry Changa’. DNyuz — Ex U.S. ambassador says Mexico’s former president feared Sinaloa boss would expose corrupt officials. Mexico News Daily — New arrest made in double homicide of Mexico City mayor’s aides. Investing.com — Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia’s new right-wing president?. The Economist — What's driving the Trumpification of Latin America? | The Economist