History shows that newcomers often pursue a maximalist approach once elected. That can be dangerous—including to the leaders themselves.

Learn about the background of the race and the victory of right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella.

The right-wing lawyer is set to begin a four-year term on August 7.

Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella is headed for a tight win in a runoff that saw record turnout.

How did the right’s Abelardo de la Espriella and the left’s Iván Cepeda conclude campaigns before the June 21 election?

The right’s Abelardo de la Espriella won the top spot in the first round to face leftist and ruling party candidate Iván Cepeda in the June 21 runoff.

"Quien sabe si por lo menos en el caso colombiano, la Casa Blanca consiga el socio que quiere en las próximas semanas", dijo el vicepresidente de AS/COA.