Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing president? (opens original article in a new tab)

Colombia elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella as its new president, signaling a political shift towards a right-wing agenda with emphasis on security and market policies.

• Colombia elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella as its new president
• De La Espriella is described as right-wing with a hardline security agenda and market-friendly policies
• Initial vote count indicates a sharp political turn