Abelardo de la Espriella moved ahead in Colombia's presidential vote with nearly all ballots counted. His apparent victory would extend Latin America's recent swing towards conservative, hardline governments.

BOGOTA, June 22 - Colombia has swung to the right, electing nationalist lawyer and political newcomer Abelardo De La Espriella as president, accelerating a rightward shift rippling across Latin America. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.