Abelardo de la Espriella | |
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 c. October 2025. | |
| Born | Abelardo de la Espriella Otero July 31, 1978 Bogotá, D.C., Colombia |
| Education | Sergio Arboleda University (LLB) |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (2002–2025) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
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| Family | De La Espriella family |
Abelardo de la Espriella (born July 31, 1978) is a Colombian and Italian lawyer, businessman and far-right [1] [2] politician and founder of the Defenders of the Homeland political movement. [3] [4]
Born in Bogotá, D.C., he studied law at Sergio Arboleda University. He holds a specialization in administrative law from Universidad del Rosario and a master's degree in law from Nebrija University. [5] [6] [7]
De la Espriella has expressed admiration for other far-right leaders, such as Javier Milei. [1] [2] Like Milei, he is supportive of economic neoliberalism. [1] He previously served as an advisor to the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia, a far-right paramilitary organisation and drug-trafficking cartel regarded by the United States and European Union as a terrorist group. [1]
Abelardo is alleged to have illegally kept money from the DMG pyramid scheme. [8]
