Colombia Elects Far-Right Outsider, Shifting Politics Rightward

Colombia has elected Abelardo de la Espriella as its new president. The ultra-right-wing candidate won the runoff election by a narrow margin. This is the first time an outsider from the far right has taken the country's highest office. The tight victory signals a major political shift for Colombia. Analysts warn the change could lead to new conflicts within the nation. De la Espriella, nicknamed "The Tiger," ran on a platform of radical change. His win ends decades of more moderate leadership.