AFPI Congratulates Colombia’s President-Elect de la Espriella

Washington, DC — The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) congratulates President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on his victory in Colombia’s presidential election. We applaud the Colombian people for their strong civic participation and for upholding democratic principles throughout a transparent and orderly electoral process. Last Sunday, Colombian voters faced a choice between two fundamentally different visions for Colombia's future. They chose to turn from the failed policies of the past and embrace optimism, prosperity, and security."

President-elect de la Espriella will take office at a pivotal moment for Colombia, having campaigned on restoring public security, strengthening economic performance, and addressing growing concerns around governance and stability.

"Colombia’s election underscores a clear demand from its citizens for stronger security, effective governance, and real economic opportunity," said Melissa Ford Maldonado, Director of AFPI's Western Hemisphere Initiative.

“We congratulate President-elect de la Espriella on his victory and look forward to working with Colombia at a critical moment for regional security,” said Joshua Trevino, AFPI’s Senior Director of the Western Hemisphere Initiative & Senior Fellow for Europe. “Colombia remains one of the United States’ most important partners in the Western Hemisphere, and continued cooperation will be essential to addressing our shared security challenges.”

The future of Colombia carries significant implications for its citizens and the entire Western Hemisphere. Colombia plays a pivotal role in combating regional crime, advancing economic freedom, and promoting democratic governance in the Americas. As one of the United States’ closest partners, Colombia remains at the forefront of counternarcotics efforts, migration management, and the fight against transnational criminal organizations. Under President de la Espriella, Colombia will once again help advance AFPI’s mission to strengthen security, economic opportunity, and regional stability throughout the Americas.

AFPI remains dedicated to advancing policies that strengthen American leadership abroad, expand collaboration with democratic allies, and promote a stable, secure, and free Western Hemisphere aligned against criminal networks and adversarial regimes.