Abelardo de la Espriella, lawyer, businessman and presidential candidategenerated a stir on the national political scene with the launch of personalized sneakers.
According to him, the purpose of the product is to finance his presidential campaign while supporting national artistic talent.
Design, purpose and campaign
The proposal consists of a limited edition of Nike’s classic AF1, handcrafted by the Colombian artist Perrograffwith details that include the figure of a tiger, a symbol that the candidate has adopted for his movement. Each pair is presented as “unique piece thanks to graffiti and detailed painting techniques”.
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De la Espriella described the launch as “the firm step of the Tigers of the Homeland“, emphasizing that the Funds raised will go to both the artist and the financing of his campaign, with the intention of relying on own resources and avoiding committing to external interests..
Abelardo de la Espriella
The Defenders of the Homeland platform It is the exclusive channel for the marketing of these shoes, reinforcing the message of financial independence and support for the country’s local talent..
What does De La Espriella propose?
The lawyer has insisted that his eventual government would be governed by meritocracy and responsibility. In statements to ‘Olímpica Stereo’ he stressed: “I’m not going to promise what I can’t keep. The country does not need more promises; need results“.
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De la Espriella also assured that, if elected, he will remain in national territory for the four years of his term. stating that the president should be a present leader, not a distant official. This statement aims to reinforce the idea of commitment and personal control over state management.
In previous interventions he has proposed exemplary sanctions against corruption, even extreme measures: “life sentence for anyone who messes with the public budget”he declared in September 2025.
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