Colombian candidate De La Espriella pledges military offensive to drive economic growth
Presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella plans a military offensive to restore security and boost the economy. He aims to cut taxes and government size.
Abelardo De La Espriella, a presidential candidate representing the Defenders of the Homeland (political movement), announced on February 11, 2026, that he will launch a nationwide military offensive to restore security and boost the economy in Colombia 
CO. The announcement, which comes ahead of the Colombian presidential election (May 31), includes plans for resuming bombings and initiating aerial coca leaf fumigation programs. This strategy represents a potential policy reversal from the "total peace" approach of the outgoing government led by President Gustavo Petro.
CO. The announcement, which comes ahead of the Colombian presidential election (May 31), includes plans for resuming bombings and initiating aerial coca leaf fumigation programs. This strategy represents a potential policy reversal from the "total peace" approach of the outgoing government led by President Gustavo Petro.
