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.

First covered Jun 22, 2026 · 2:43 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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11d 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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