Abelardo de la Espriella
Abelardo de la Espriella | |
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| Born | Abelardo Gabriel de la Espriella Otero July 31, 1978 Bogotá, D.C., Colombia |
| Education | Sergio Arboleda University (LLB) |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Political party | Independent (2002–present) |
| Other political affiliations | National Salvation Movement |
| Spouse |
Ana Lucía Pineda (m. 2008) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parents |
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| Family | De la Espriella family |
Abelardo Gabriel de la Espriella Otero (born July 31, 1978) is a Colombian and Italian lawyer, businessman and far-right politician and founder of the Defenders of the Homeland political movement.
Born in Bogotá, D.C., he studied law at Sergio Arboleda University. He became famous for his defense of David Murcia during the D.M.G. Grupo Holding S.A. fraud scandal. He specializes in administrative law, having earned his degree from Del Rosario University. In 2012 he obtained a master's degree in law from Nebrija University.