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Report published June 22, 2026
Colombia: A New Right-Leaning Chapter – UBS Weekly Investment Research
UBS · June 22, 2026
Pro-market candidate Abelardo De La Espriella has been elected President of Colombia. The report highlights the potential for a shift toward fiscal consolidation and policy orthodoxy despite significant structural economic challenges.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Abelardo De La Espriella won the Colombian presidential election with 49.7% of the vote, marking a pivot to a more orthodox, pro-market policy framework.
- 2.The new administration faces significant challenges, including a divided Congress and a difficult fiscal path with a primary deficit of 3.5% of GDP.
Table of Contents
- Colombia: A new right-leaning chapter
- A pro-market agenda
- All eyes on fiscal dynamics
- Bottom line
- Investment implications
- Global asset class preferences definitions
Report data
Key figures extracted from this report
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Primary deficit | 3.5 % of GDP | Highest since pandemic and 1999 crisis. |
| Election voter turnout | 62.9% | Compared to 57.7% in 2022 runoff. |
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Authors / Editors
Alejo Czerwonko · Chief Investment Officer Emerging Markets AmericasLaura Assis Iragorri · AnalystAlberto Rojas · Investment Strategist