Key facts
- Abelardo De La Espriella has been elected president of Colombia.
- De La Espriella is a nationalist lawyer.
- He is nicknamed 'The Tiger.'
- He defeated leftist senator Ivan Cepeda.
- De La Espriella's platform included a hardline security agenda.
- His platform also included market-friendly policies.
- De La Espriella is set to assume office on August 7.
Nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella has been elected president of Colombia, securing a victory over leftist senator Ivan Cepeda. De La Espriella, who earned the nickname 'The Tiger,' ran a campaign centered on a hardline security agenda and market-friendly economic policies. His inauguration is slated for August 7, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape. The election results indicate a public appetite for the security-focused and economically liberal platform championed by De La Espriella. His opponent, Ivan Cepeda, represented a contrasting political ideology, advocating for different approaches to Colombia's challenges.