Millionaire populist ‘El Tigre’ ahead of Leftist philosopher in Colombia elections

Abelardo de la Espriella had one message for Colombians voting this weekend: the country needed a strongman. Chanting “Firme por la patria!” (“strong for the homeland”), the millionaire lawyer, businessman and social media personality – who dubs himself “El Tigre” (The Tiger) – promised a dramatic break from Colombia’s establishment.