Trump endorses Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella
U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of a runoff election. De la Espriella, a right-wing lawyer, will compete against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda after a close first-round vote. He emphasizes the importance of U.S.-Colombia relations in addressing crime and narco-terrorism.
- ▪Trump endorsed Abelardo de la Espriella for the Colombian presidency.
- ▪De la Espriella received nearly 44% of the votes in the first round, while Cepeda received under 41%.
- ▪De la Espriella's proposals include building 10 megaprisons and tough measures against illegal armed groups.
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Trump endorses Colombian presidential candidate de la EspriellaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxColombian presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella of the political movement Defenders of the Homeland gestures as he addresses supporters after the results of the first round of the presidential election, in Barranquilla, Colombia May 31, 2026. REUTERS/Sergio AceroPublished Jun 03, 2026, 10:10 AMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 10:15 AMListenJune 2 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing lawyer, who will face off against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda in a runoff election this month."The results of this Election are very important to the future of Colombia and its relationship to the United…
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