In Colombia, a pro-Trump lawyer and businessman took the lead over an ally of outgoing leftist President Gustavo Petro in the first round of the presidential election on Sunday. Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella took nearly 44% of the vote, compared to 41% for Iván Cepeda, who has vowed to continue Petro’s progressive agenda and negotiate peace deals with armed groups. De la Espriella has promised to crack down on crime and build mega-prisons inspired by El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele. The two candidates will head to a runoff later this month.
Pro-Trump Right-Wing Candidate Takes Lead in First Round of Colombian Presidential Election










