Karol G Urges Newly Elected Colombian President to Govern ‘for Everyone’: Here’s How He Responded
Categoria: Musica
Abelardo de la Espriella didn’t waste time in answering the star.
Por Billboard | 29/06/2026
Karol G briefly stepped away from promoting her upcoming tour to share a message for Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, and he wasted no time responding. Related Karol G Unveils Dates for Global 2026 Viajando Por El Mundo TropiTour Karol G Stunned by Surprise AMAs Win After Accepting International Artist of Excellence: ‘My Life Is Meaningful Because of My Music’ The Ultimate Guide to Festivals Celebrating Latin Music & More in 2026 La Bichota had posted an open letter to the lawyer turned politician on her X on Sunday (June 28). Shared as two screenshots, her statement, which was written in Spanish, made it clear she was addressing De La Espriella not as a supporter or an opponent, but “as a Colombian who deeply loves her country.” To accompany her statement, she captioned the post , “For Colombia. With respect, but also with hope and high expectations, @abdelaespriella.” In her message, the “Mañana Será Bonito” singer reflected on what she believes is the responsibility that comes with leading the nation after De La Espriella secured a narrow victory over left-leaning candidate Iván Cepeda in Colombia’s presidential election. “The elections are over. The campaign is over. The speeches are over. Now comes the hardest part: governing for everyone,” wrote the singer. “There are millions of Colombians who believe in you and millions who think differently, dream differently, and voted differently,” she continued. “But we all share one thing: we want to live in a safer, fairer country with more opportunities and less hate.” Throughout the letter, the Grammy winner urged De La Espriella to remember that the office he now holds comes with the responsibility of governing the whole country, not for a political party. “I hope that when your term comes to an end, Colombians will be able to look back and say that, despite our differences, you rose to the responsibility you were entrusted with,” she concluded. “Because, in the end, a president does not truly win when they win an election… A president wins when their people win.” De La Espriella, nicknamed “El Tigre” (“The Tiger”) by his supporters throughout the campaign, responded on X Monday (June 29), reiterating that governing for all Colombians — including those who did not vote for him — has been his pledge since the campaign. He also said the country needs to regain trust in its leaders, then asked Karol G to believe in his movement. “I invite you, @karolg, to join the pack. Colombia needs all of its good citizens in the effort to rebuild the country, with unwavering consistency and conviction,” he wrote. The 2026 elections in Colombia reflected an intensely polarized political landscape. On one side, De la Espriella’s opposition coalition, Defensores de la Patria, ran as an independent movement advocating for a more conservative vision for governing the country, grounded in traditional family values and p