Colombia is heading toward one of its most closely contested elections in recent memory. Abelardo de la Espriella, an ultraconservative figure, has surged as a challenger to President Gustavo Petro’s political movement. His rise marks a sharp rightward pull in Colombian politics and sets the stage for a deeply polarized contest with significant implications for the country’s domestic and foreign policy direction.
Walter Murrow
June 14, 2026
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