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Colombian Candidate Proposes Military Offensive for Security Boost

2/12/2026

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Abelardo De La Espriella, a Colombian presidential candidate and right-wing lawyer, plans a military offensive to boost security and the economy.
He leads in polls ahead of the May elections, facing left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, who supports ongoing peace talks.
De La Espriella opposes President Gustavo Petro's peace policy, vows to resume military actions against illegal armed groups and replace coca crops with legal alternatives.

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Abelardo De La Espriella, a Colombian presidential candidate and right-wing lawyer, plans a military offensive to boost security and the economy.
He leads in polls ahead of the May elections, facing left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, who supports ongoing peace talks.
De La Espriella opposes President Gustavo Petro's peace policy, vows to resume military actions against illegal armed groups and replace coca crops with legal alternatives.