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Trump backs hard-right candidate for Colombia presidency
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Trump backs hard-right candidate for Colombia presidency

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced his full support for hard-right Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.
  • Trump described de la Espriella as an intelligent, strong leader who will stop illegal immigration and restore order.
  • De la Espriella, a millionaire lawyer new to politics, won the first round of the election and is a personal admirer of Trump.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-right candidate in Colombia's presidential race. Trump declared his "total and complete" support for de la Espriella, who is set to compete in the June 21 runoff election.

On his Truth Social network, Trump characterized de la Espriella as a "smart, strong and tough leader" who will effectively combat illegal immigration and reinstate order. Trump cited de la Espriella's "immense successes in life" and his personal political support for the former U.S. president as reasons for his endorsement.

"It is my honor to give Abelardo my total and complete support," Trump stated, highlighting the potential for "relations like never before" with the United States under de la Espriella's leadership. De la Espriella, a wealthy lawyer and political newcomer, secured the most votes in the initial round of the election and has openly expressed admiration for Trump.

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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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