Defenders of the Homeland (Colombia)
Political party in Colombia
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Defenders of the Homeland (Spanish: Defensores de la Patria) is a far-right [1] political movement in Colombia, founded by Abelardo de la Espriella to support his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election. It is described as an anti-establishment[2] and populist[3] movement.
Defenders of the Homeland Defensores de la Patria | |
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| Leader | Abelardo de la Espriella |
| President | Mauricio Gómez Amín |
| Founded | August 5, 2024 |
| Legalised | March 10, 2026 |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Far-right |
| Slogan | Firmes por la Patria (Firm for the Nation) |
| Website | |
| Defensores de la Patria - Political Movement Colombia Abelardista - Civilian Movement | |
History
During the first half of 2025, groups supporting De la Espriella began organizing on social media and at regional events. The political movement adopted a narrative centered on defending freedom, democracy, security, and the Constitution.[4]
On July 16, 2025, De la Espriella registered the "Defenders of the Homeland" campaign committee with the National Registry, with the goal of collecting signatures for an independent presidential candidacy. The chosen slogan was "Firm for the Homeland."[5]
Election history
Presidential elections
| Year | Candidate | Running mate | votes (1st round) | % (1st round) | votes (2nd round) | % (2nd round) | Result | Note |
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| 2026 | Abelardo de la Espriella | José Manuel Restrepo | 10,361,499 | 43.74% | 12,960,166 | 49.66% |  Elected |
Runoff victory against Iván Cepeda |