Trump Enters Colombian Race: Backs Far-Right Candidate Abelardo de la Espriella
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Washington – President Donald Trump congratulated Colombian far-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella on his victory in the first round of elections and expressed his "full and total support" ahead of the second round on June 21. On his Truth Social account, Trump described De la Espriella as a "smart, strong, and determined" leader fighting for his country, asserting that if elected president, he would promote economic growth, job creation, trade, and combat crime and drug trafficking, as well as restore "law and order." The U.S. president also emphasized the importance of the second round for Colombia's future and for bilateral relations with the United States, noting that the Colombian candidate will face a contender from what he calls the "radical left" in the final elections.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
