- Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as the 36th President of Colombia on August 7, 2026.
- This inauguration marks the beginning of a new chapter of governance in the country for the 2026–2030 term.
- He succeeds Gustavo Petro, whose administration was the first leftist government at the national level in Colombia.
- De la Espriella won the runoff election held on June 21, 2026.
- He secured 12,960,166 votes, representing 49.66 percent of the total vote. His rival and 'Historic Pact' candidate, Iván Cepeda, received 48.70 percent of the vote in the final round.
- In Colombia, a runoff election is held if no candidate secures a majority in the first round.
- The President of Colombia serves as both the head of state and the head of government. This system operates under the 1991 Constitution, and the presidential term is four years.
Tags:
Personalities
