Tag: Abelardo de la Espriella

The Leftist Threat Surges In Colombia Before 2026 Election

Colombia's May 2026 presidential election is shaping up as a geopolitical earthquake for U.S. security. Trump-aligned Abelardo de la Espriella leads at 43%, but Marxist Senator Iván Cepeda is surging at 41%. A Cepeda win would cement Petro's narco-friendly policies and cost America its strongest ally in South America for good.