Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Outsider, Could Be Colombia’s Next President

The New York Times | June 20, 2026, 5:01 a.m. | Original
President Trump endorsed Abelardo De La Espriella, the conservative presidential candidate in Sunday’s election who has strong U.S. ties.
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