Colombia’s new strongman: Security first, fiscal test to follow

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Colombia’s new strongman: Security first, fiscal test to follow

Abelardo De la Espriella’s narrow presidential victory ushers in a new, security-focused administration in Colombia, backed by conservative voters and aligned closely with the US. In this edition of InFocus, Economist and Strategist Joaquin Thul discusses key topics in De la Espriella’s agenda and the potential challenges his government will face.

Joaquin Thul

08 July 2026

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Colombia’s new strongman: Security first, fiscal test to follow

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