Trump-endorsed, pro-Israel populist poised to become Colombia’s next president (opens original article in a new tab)

Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-endorsed political outsider, leads Colombia's presidential runoff with a narrow margin, promising tough crime policies and closer U.S. ties, while progressive candidate Iván Cepeda challenges the results.

• Abelardo de la Espriella leads Colombia's presidential runoff with 1% margin
• De la Espriella endorsed by Trump and promotes right-wing policies including mega-prisons
• Progressive candidate Iván Cepeda challenges results and opposes de la Espriella's approach
• Colombia's election reflects trend of outsider candidates gaining power in Latin America