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Trump-endorsed de la Espriella declared winner of Colombia’s presidential runoff election
By Regina Garcia Cano And Astrid Suárez, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
Conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political neophyte, will be Colombia’s next president after electoral authorities on Wednesday declared him the winner of Sunday’s runoff election.The businessman and lawyer, whose ventures include a clothing line, wine and rum brands,...
Key takeaway He defeated progressive lawmaker Iván Cepeda by 1 percentage point, or more than 251,000 votes.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The outcome of Colombia's presidential election may seem distant to Terrell Hills residents, but its implications could resonate locally. As a community within the San Antonio area, Terrell Hills is home to a significant number of residents with Latin American ties. The election of Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-endorsed conservative outsider, may lead to shifts in US-Colombia relations and potentially impact trade, immigration, and economic policies that affect the local economy. San Antonio's strong business connections with Latin America, including Colombia, could be influenced by de la Espriella's plans to join the "Shield of the Americas" coalition. Furthermore, the new president's approach to combating violent crime, which includes building mega-prisons, may spark debates among local law enforcement and community leaders about effective strategies for addressing crime and public safety in Terrell Hills and the broader Bexar County region.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political neophyte, will be Colombia’s next president after electoral authorities on Wednesday declared him the winner of Sunday’s runoff election.The businessman and lawyer, whose ventures include a clothing line, wine and rum brands,...
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