03.06.2026 06:30
US President Donald Trump has announced his support for far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of the second round of Colombia's presidential election scheduled for June 21. Trump argued that Espriella would succeed in the areas of economy, security, and combating immigration, while emphasizing that the election also holds significance for the United States.
US President Donald Trump has openly endorsed far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of the second round of the presidential election in Colombia on June 21. Trump argued that Espriella would strengthen the country's economy and succeed in combating illegal immigration.
TRUMP'S MESSAGE OF "FULL AND COMPLETE SUPPORT" US President Donald Trump announced his support for far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who is running for the presidency in Colombia, in a statement on his social media account.
Congratulating Espriella, known by the nickname "The Tiger," on his success in the first round, Trump stated that he believes the candidate will achieve victory against "radical leftists" in the second round elections on June 21.
EMPHASIS ON ECONOMY AND SECURITY In his post, Trump expressed that if Espriella is elected president, Colombia will make significant progress in areas such as economic growth, job creation, and trade.
Abelardo de la Espriella He also argued that Espriella would be successful in stopping illegal immigration, combating crime and drugs, and reestablishing the rule of law in the country.
"COLOMBIA ELECTIONS ARE ALSO IMPORTANT FOR THE US" Emphasizing that the elections in Colombia are significant not only for the country but also for the US, Trump said, "I am honored to offer my full and complete support to Abelardo due to his tremendous life achievements and his political support for me."
ELECTION GOES TO SECOND ROUND Since no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote in the first round of the presidential election held on May 31 in Colombia, the election has moved to a second round.
Abelardo de la Espriella, the candidate of the Defenders of the Homeland movement (Defensores de la Patria), came first with 43.62 percent of the vote. Ivan Cepeda, the left-wing candidate of the ruling Historical Pact party (Pacto Historico), came second with 41.13 percent of the vote. The two candidates will compete to become Colombia's new president in the second round elections on June 21.