# Abelardo de la Espriella

_43ᵗʰ President of Colombia since 2026_

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Last updated: 2026-11-08

> Abelardo Gabriel de la Espriella Otero is a Colombian lawyer, businessman, and politician who has served as the 36th president of Colombia since 2026. He is the founder and leader of the far-right Defenders of the Homeland party, established initially as a movement in 2024.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 31 July 1978 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137204778#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Bogotá ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137204778#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Colombia; United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137204778#P27))
- **Occupation:** lawyer; politician; businessperson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137204778#P106))
- **Political party:** independent politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137204778#P102))
- **Education:** Sergio Arboleda University; Universidad Externado de Colombia; Our Lady of the Rosary University; Universidad Autónoma del Caribe ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137204778#P69))
- **Spouse:** Ana Lucía Pineda ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137204778#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of Colombia (since 7 August 2026 · BS 22 Shrawan 2083 onwards) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137204778#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** ABDELAESPRIELLA ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137204778#P2002))
- **Facebook:** DELAESPRIELLAstyle ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137204778#P2013))
- **Instagram:** delaespriella_style ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137204778#P2003))
- **YouTube:** UCZZLf7AbWRJd9OpISiVFtfw ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137204778#P2397))

## Questions

**When was Abelardo de la Espriella born?**  
Abelardo de la Espriella was born on 31 July 1978 in Bogotá.

**What positions has Abelardo de la Espriella held?**  
Positions held by Abelardo de la Espriella include: President of Colombia (since 7 August 2026).

**Where did Abelardo de la Espriella study?**  
Abelardo de la Espriella was educated at Sergio Arboleda University, Universidad Externado de Colombia, Our Lady of the Rosary University, Universidad Autónoma del Caribe.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Abelardo de la Espriella](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abelardo_de_la_Espriella) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q137204778](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137204778) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Colombian Presidential Candidate Abelardo de la Espriella (cropped).jpg by Abelardo de la Espriella (CC0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Colombian_Presidential_Candidate_Abelardo_de_la_Espriella_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Abelardo de la Espriella". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/abelardo-de-la-espriella. Retrieved 10 November 2026.