Trump-aligned candidate leads in Colombia's preliminary presidential vote count

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…

First covered Jun 22, 2026 · 2:43 PM PT · 1 article

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4d Inside Climate News A Trump Ally’s Rise in Colombia Could Mean the End of Landmark Climate Policies — 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…

Appeared in: 2026-06-23 (#15)

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