Abelardo de la Espriella

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Source: Ministry of National Education of Colombia

Abelardo de la Espriella has been President of Colombia since 7 August 2026, serving as both head of state and head of government. He studied law in Colombia and Spain. He founded the Defenders of the Homeland movement and has led it since August 2024.[3]

Country

Colombia

Born

31 Jul 1978, Bogotá, Colombia[3]

First office on record

President, 2026

1. 7 Aug 2026 – present

   President[1][2]

   Republic of ColombiaVerified

2. 7 Aug 2026 – present

   President (head of government)[1][2]

   Government of Abelardo de la EspriellaVerified

3. 7 Aug 2026 – present

   President of the Republic[2]

   Government of Abelardo de la EspriellaSourced

• Law, Sergio Arboleda University[3]
• Law, Del Rosario University[3]
• Master's in law, Nebrija University[3]

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