Abelardo de la Espriella won the Colombian presidency after the second-round election on June 21, 2026 [1].
The victory marks a significant shift in Colombia's political leadership, as the president-elect promises a new order for the nation.
Speaking in Barranquilla, de la Espriella addressed a crowd for nearly one hour [2]. He said that he secured 12,959,515 votes [3], which represents 49.66% of the total vote in the second round [3]. These figures were released as 99.99% of the polling stations had reported their results [3].
During the address, de la Espriella emphasized a transition in the country's governance. "Nace una nueva era, un cambio de orden," he said [4]. He said, "La patria milagro comienza hoy" [4].
The president-elect used the event to present his commitments and vision for the country, calling for national unity following the polarized election cycle [1, 5]. He referenced his nickname to connect with his supporters. "Aquí está tu Tigre," he said [6].
While de la Espriella has declared victory based on the vote counts, some reports indicate that the final official scrutiny is still pending [7]. The transition of power now moves toward the formal certification of these results by the electoral authorities.
“"Nace una nueva era, un cambio de orden"”
The election of Abelardo de la Espriella suggests a mandate for a systemic change in Colombian governance. By securing nearly 50% of the vote in a second-round runoff, the president-elect enters office with a specific populist appeal, though the pending final scrutiny of results remains a critical procedural step before the formal inauguration.
