Colombia presidential frontrunner vows closer US ties after Trump endorsement
Summary
Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella promised closer ties with the United States after receiving an endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump. De la Espriella leads in a June 21 run-off against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda, following a first-round election marked by increased violence.Key Facts
- Abelardo de la Espriella is a hard-right candidate and lawyer running for president in Colombia.
- He received a public endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump.
- De la Espriella won the first round of voting with over 43% of the vote; Ivan Cepeda had about 41%.
- The run-off election is set for June 21, 2026.
- De la Espriella promises stronger relations with the U.S. if elected.
- The outgoing president, Gustavo Petro, who is left-wing, criticized Trump’s endorsement and called for a free election.
- De la Espriella was ordered by a judge to apologize for inappropriate comments made during a recent radio interview.
- De la Espriella has support from conservative politician Paloma Valencia and has a tough-on-crime campaign.
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