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Evangelicals Divided as Colombia Elects Right-Wing Outsider

Politics
Colombia
Started June 23, 2026

When María Margarita Giraldo heard right-wing political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella was poised to win Colombia’s presidential election Sunday, she felt relieved. To Giraldo, a 76-year-old actress from Bogotá, Colombia, who gave her life to Jesus 35 years ago, De la Espriella’s victory represents a turning away from socialism, which she blamed as the Read more. The post Evangelicals Divided as Colombia Elects Right-Wing Outsider appeared first on Christianity Today

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 23, 2026
The election results reveal a split among evangelicals, indicating the need for broader dialogue on how faith intersects with diverse political ideologies.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 23, 2026
Abelardo de la Espriella's election signals a necessary shift away from socialism, promoting individual freedoms and economic growth in Colombia.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 23, 2026
María Margarita Giraldo's perspective highlights the complex relationship between faith and politics, reflecting how personal beliefs shape electoral choices.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 23, 2026
De la Espriella's victory could empower evangelical communities to influence governance, aligning political agendas with their religious values.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 23, 2026
The rise of a right-wing outsider like De la Espriella may deepen societal divisions and undermine social programs essential for the vulnerable in Colombia.
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