Trump Welcomes Colombia Election Result
Former US President Donald Trump has welcomed preliminary results from Colombia’s presidential run-off election, predicting stronger ties between Washington and Bogotá after early vote counts placed conservative candidate Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of his rival. According to the initial tally released after Sunday’s vote, de la Espriella secured a narrow lead over left-wing contender Iván Cepeda. The margin separating the two candidates was less than one percentage point, making it one of the closest presidential races in Colombia’s recent history. Despite the preliminary outcome, Cepeda has not conceded defeat. He has called for patience while election authorities complete the verification and cross-checking process, which is expected to take several days before final results are confirmed. Trump, who publicly supported de la Espriella during the campaign, expressed confidence in the result and said he anticipated a significant improvement in relations […]