Abelardo de la Espriella
ON THE RECORD · 13 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Villa de Leyva is not alone”
Abelardo de la Espriella · said 2026-09-20 · reported 2026-09-20
President posted on X pledging to mobilise all state resources to fight the wildfire threatening Villa de Leyva.
“beautiful city that is the pride of Colombia”
Abelardo de la Espriella · said 2026-09-20 · reported 2026-09-20
President posted on X pledging to protect Villa de Leyva, calling it a historical jewel and the pride of Colombia.
“They will have to leave and be deported. It is a political decision I am taking responsibility for.”
Abelardo de la Espriella · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-28
President de la Espriella stated in a video on X that illegal immigrants would be deported and that he takes responsibility for the decision.
“I will not accept any illegal immigrants, wherever they come from,”
Abelardo de la Espriella · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-28
President de la Espriella announced his refusal to accept illegal immigrants in a video shared on X on Sunday evening.
“Our efforts are focused on the disappeared,”
Abelardo de la Espriella · said 2026-08-12 · reported 2026-08-13
President de la Espriella announced that at least 265 people died in the 7.4 magnitude earthquake and said efforts were focused on the disappeared.
“You are not alone,”
Abelardo de la Espriella · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-11
Colombia's president addressed the nation in a video message after the earthquake struck western Colombia.
“Colombia has a president who cares about the people and who will do everything in his power to help them in the most difficult moments.”
Abelardo de la Espriella · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-11
Colombia's president addressed the nation in a video message after the earthquake struck western Colombia.
“We aren’t going to leave people alone. They are in our hearts and we are going to tend to people with our full determination,”
Abelardo de la Espriella · said 2026-08-10 · reported 2026-08-10
President de la Espriella declared an emergency to expedite funding for the quake recovery and said he had personally taken charge of the government's response.
“the option of dialogue is completely exhausted”
Abelardo de la Espriella · said 2026-08-07 · reported 2026-08-08
De la Espriella stated that dialogue with armed groups is no longer an option, signaling a break from his predecessor's peace strategy.
“There will be no room for manoeuvres that undermine the stability of the nation,”
Abelardo de la Espriella · said 2026-08-07 · reported 2026-08-08
De la Espriella made the remark during his inauguration speech on Friday, pledging to crack down on armed groups.
“will be your partner in investing in Colombia”
Abelardo de la Espriella · said 2026-08-07 · reported 2026-08-08
Speaking to Colombian business owners, de la Espriella promised his government would partner with them in investment.
“the development of responsible and sustainable fracking”
Abelardo de la Espriella · said 2026-08-07 · reported 2026-08-08
De la Espriella called for responsible and sustainable fracking as part of his plan to revive Colombia's oil and gas industry.
“We cannot resign ourselves to having proven oil reserves that will last only a few more years, nor can we accept the decline of our gas reserves,”
Abelardo de la Espriella · said 2026-08-07 · reported 2026-08-08
De la Espriella said his government would work to strengthen state-run oil company Ecopetrol and reverse the decline of energy reserves.