Trump Backs Right-Wing Candidate in Colombia's Tight Election Race

Trump Backs Right-Wing Candidate in Colombia's Tight Election Race

Donald Trump endorsed right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella days before Colombia's June 21 presidential runoff against a leftist senator. The endorsement breaks a long-standing rule: former U.S. leaders typically stay quiet during elections in allied countries. The candidates are nearly tied in polls, making Trump's public backing unusual and potentially influential.

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