An Abelardo de la Espriella Presidency Threatens Colombia’s Climate Policies

by | Jun 23, 2026 | Abelardo de la Espriella, Climate Change, Colombia, environmental defenders, Fracking, News Analysis, Oil and Gas Drilling, sacrifice zones

Right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella holds a razor-thin lead in Colombia’s preliminary presidential vote count, positioning the Donald Trump ally to clear the way for expanded fossil fuel extraction, including controversial fracking projects. A de la Espriella presidency would mark a sharp reversal for one of the world’s most ambitious experiments in fossil fuel phaseout.
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Far Right Millionaire Backed by Trump Claims Presidential Victory in Colombia

by | Jun 22, 2026 | Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia, Donald Trump, elections, Gustavo Petro, News

Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right millionaire backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, declared victory in Colombia’s presidential runoff late Sunday as preliminary results showed him leading by less than one percentage point with more than 99% of the vote tallied. Despite the narrow margin, Trump — who is notorious for lying about elections — falsely declared on Truth Social that De la…
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