"Although his supporters who call themselves defenders of the homeland and De La Espriella himself deny that his campaign represents any particular ideology (they call it one of extreme coherence), the candidate has promoted positions that align point by point with the global far right: the defense of the traditional family; rejection of abortion, transgender people, and feminism; an iron hand for criminals in real, real prisons; fervent patriotism; free-market economics; a smaller state; and the protection of private property."
"Three months ago, after a year and a half of reflection, I made the most important decision of my life: I left a peaceful life in Florence [Italy] and returned to my homeland to save and rebuild it. I said I would only go into politics if the country were in extreme danger and God showed me that the time had come."
Abelardo de la Espriella held a mass rally at Bogotá's Movistar Arena attended by about 15,000 supporters calling themselves Defenders of the Homeland. The event gathered Colombian and international far-right, libertarian, evangelical, and military veterans' groups and repeatedly praised former president Álvaro Uribe. De La Espriella positioned himself as an outsider running against President Gustavo Petro's 'radical left' and promoted nationalist, socially conservative, pro-market, and small-state policies. Policy positions included defense of the traditional family; rejection of abortion, transgender rights, and feminism; tougher incarceration policies; fervent patriotism; and protection of private property. Supporters chanted slogans like 'Out with Petro' and 'Steadfast for the homeland.'
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