De la Espriella entered electoral politics in 2025, when he returned to Colombia and announced his candidacy for president. Despite having never held public office, he emerged as a prominent conservative candidate by presenting himself as a political outsider and emphasizing security and opposition to the policies of Pres. Gustavo Petro. He ultimately defeated senator Iván Cepeda in the 2026 presidential runoff.
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