Trump Ally Wins Initial Count in Colombian Presidential Vote (opens original article in a new tab)

Trump-Backed Conservative Leads in Colombia Presidential Runoff. Conservative attorney Abelardo de la Espriella led Colombia’s presidential runoff as early results came in Sunday, putting him in a strong position to sweep aside Gustavo Petro’s leftist movement and align Bogota with the Trump administration.

• Conservative attorney Abelardo de la Espriella led Colombia’s presidential runoff
• Early results showed him in a strong position to defeat Gustavo Petro's leftist movement
• Potential alignment with the Trump administration