Abelardo de la Espriella surprised by an announcement and complained about security problems in Colombia

“After years of residence in the United States, I have decided to become a citizen of this great nation,” Abelardo de la Espriella announced to his followers on social media that on February 17 he had received American citizenship. The controversial and well-known lawyer, singer and foodie, who has been absent from courts and hearings for months, also said that in the United States he can live with peace of mind, not like in Colombia.

“My 4 children were born here, I was very happy in these lands next to them and my beloved Analu Pineda; I also appreciate the tranquility that eludes me so much in Colombia, due to the multiple security problems I suffer there. Today, I receive, honored and grateful, the citizenship of the country of freedoms and opportunities. With discipline and perseverance we are masters of our destiny!”

That’s not the only good news Espriella’s lawyer shared with her followers. On February 5, also on Instagram, he posted a photo announcing that he had traveled to Spain to receive the Master’s degree for access to the legal profession in Europe, which he passed there. some time.

“Another desire of my heart materializes which could only remain a wish. Goalless dreams are mere illusions that never know the light of reality. A pesar de haberme graduado como Abogado también en Europa (20 años después de lograrlo en Colombia) y de cursar el Master de Acceso a la Abogacía en el viejo continente, hace ya un tiempo, hasta ahora no había tenido la oportunidad de recibir el diploma in person. Today, accompanied by my beloved wife, Analu Pineda, I reap the fruits of the discipline, effort and dedication of many years of study”.

A fragment of what happened was left in a video released on Thursday, February 9, when it was posted on the official Twitter account of Andrés Gutiérrez, one of the spokespersons for the recall campaign of the mayor Daniel Quintero in Medellín.

“Among those created:” how do you know that I vote for @petrogustavo?

“That they created radical left professors who could not discuss objectively with me”, can we hear the former head of state in the periods 2004-2008 and 2008-2012.

At that moment, De la Espriella arrives, trying to confront the young man, but former President Uribe quickly shoves him, “scolds” him and tells him not to insult his unexpected interlocutor.

“I am able to discuss with him without insulting him. They have created a false opinion of reality for you, dear friend”, Uribe reiterated, and at that moment he received the support of some of his followers who applauded his actions, while they were also in line to check in their baggage.

Then the ex-president addresses the young man again, although what he says is not heard, to say goodbye to him with a handshake, as well as to his supporters.

“It’s a battle on each side, you have to hold on and be patient, but with firmness,” he addressed those who applauded him.

As reported in the magazine Week, Uribe was in Florida giving university lectures. He was even in a supermarket in Miami where people who admired him took pictures with him.

“Dynamite (vitamins) shopping with the great Colombian Álvaro Uribe. I copied the formula. Uribe is a global reference: wherever he goes, he is always approached by people of all nationalities to show their dedication and respect,” the lawyer said on his Instagram account.