The presidential elections in Colombia / Donald Trump supports Abelardo de la Espriella, the hard right candidate

Donald Trump declared on his Truth Social network that Abelardo de la Espriella, who obtained 43% of the votes in the first round of the presidential elections in Colombia, is a "smart, strong, and tough leader" who will "stop illegal immigration" and will "restore order," and that he supports him in the next round.

De la Espriella, a millionaire lawyer recently entered into politics, promised to develop close relations with the United States, emphasizing the crucial role of the country in combating crime and narco-terrorism. The candidate surprised with his victory against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda, who obtained 41% of the votes. De la Espriella, an admirer of American leaders like Trump and Nayib Bukele, has adopted a "man of iron" rhetoric against crime.