Trump celebrates de la Espriella's reported win, foresees 'much better' ties with Colombia
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- Donald Trump celebrated the reported victory of Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia's presidential election.
- Trump predicted a significantly improved bilateral relationship under de la Espriella compared to the current government.
- De la Espriella's win, if confirmed, marks a shift from the strained ties between the Trump administration and outgoing President Gustavo Petro.
Donald Trump celebrated the reported victory of Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia's presidential election, predicting a much-improved bilateral relationship. Trump, who referred to de la Espriella by his nickname, El Tigre, stated he spoke with the candidate by phone Sunday night.
He thanked me for the electoral support I gave him during the campaign.
"He thanked me for the electoral support I gave him during the campaign," Trump told reporters, calling de la Espriella "a good man." Trump expressed his pleasure in supporting someone who spoke highly of him and his administration's work.
"He said very good things about me and the work we have done in the United States, very, very strong," Trump added. "And he won an election in Colombia that, I don't know, surprised some people because he was a little behind, but he won easily last night."
He will be a great president.
When asked about the future of U.S.-Colombia relations, Trump responded, "Much better. He will be a great president." Trump had previously posted on Truth Social, congratulating the candidate and promising "total support" for Colombia if he won.
He said very good things about me and the work we have done in the United States, very, very strong.
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Originally published by Prensa Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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