Republicans Tout Colombia Election Win to Cast Trump as Global Kingmaker
Populist 'people vs elites' & strongman messaging
Right-wing accounts frame a foreign candidate’s victory chiefly as proof of Trump’s international sway, rather than focusing on Colombia’s politics. The success is appropriated to reinforce a cult-of-personality narrative about Trump’s worldwide influence.
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Right-wing accounts frame a foreign candidate’s victory chiefly as proof of Trump’s international sway, rather than focusing on Colombia’s politics. The success is appropriated to reinforce a cult-of-personality narrative about Trump’s worldwide influence.
Trump congratulates Colombia's 'new president' de la Espriella. US President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated right-wing politician Abelardo de la Espriella on winning Colombia's presidential election before the official final results were published
Who Is Colombia's New President, Abelardo de la Espriella "El Tigre"?. Abelardo de la Espriella is expected to become Colombia's new president. The lawyer promises greater security, less government, and an uncompromising fight against the drug cartels
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Trump congratulates Colombia's 'new president' de la Espriella. US President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated right-wing politician Abelardo de la Espriella on winning Colombia's presidential election before the official final results were published
Trump congratulates Abelardo de la Espriella amid contested Colombia vote
He won , big !: Trump congratulates Colombia president - elect Abelardo de la Espriella
He won , big !: Trump congratulates Colombia president - elect Abelardo de la Espriella
He won , big !: Trump congratulates Colombia president - elect Abelardo de la Espriella
He won , big !: Trump congratulates Colombia president - elect Abelardo de la Espriella
He won , big !: Trump congratulates Colombia president - elect Abelardo de la Espriella
Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows. Colombia wakes up to a sharp political turn to right as Abelardo de la Espriella's preliminary victory redraws the country's path on security, economy, and peace
President Trump keeps working wonders. Congratulations Colombia 🇨🇴
Trump-backed de la Espriella holds razor-thin lead in Colombia's election as rival challenges vote. Colombians have voted in a runoff election between a progressive and a conservative outsider. Business owner and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and lawmaker Iván Cepeda are vying for the presidency in Sunday's vote
Colombia appears poised to shift right as early election results show Abelardo de la Espriella leading. Colombia appears set for a major political shift after early vote counts showed conservative candidate Abelardo de la Espriella leading the country's presidential election, a result that would mark the end of the country's first left-wing presidency under Gustavo Petro
Trump-endorsed de la Espriella holds slim lead in Colombia's election as his rival challenges vote. Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative political outsider, has taken a narrow lead in Colombia's runoff election. His victory could reverse outgoing President Gustavo Petro's agenda, including peace
Colombia bets on 'the Tiger,' a Trump-backed far-right populist leading race to the presidency. He won the preliminary vote count in Colombia's presidential elections on Sunday, with promises that a vote for him would mean a definitive crackdown on the country's decades-long crisis of crime and armed conflict
With 80% of the votes counted, Abelardo de la Espriella is positioned to be Colombia's next president.Congratulations Colombia 🇨🇴
The next president of Colombia ! 🇨🇴
Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing president?. Abelardo de la Espriella cast himself as an anti-establishment saviour who could revive Colombia's struggling economy and restore order amid armed violence and drug trafficking
Trump-backed de la Espriella nears Colombia win as Latin America shifts right. Abelardo de la Espriella moved ahead in Colombia's presidential vote with nearly all ballots counted. His apparent victory would extend Latin America's recent swing towards conservative, hardline governments
Colombia Election : Right - wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins , initial count shows
Trump Gains Influence Across Latin America : Majority of Regional Leaders Now Aligned with Him
Donald Trump helped Colombia’s far right win. Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella eked out a marginal victory over his left-wing opponent Iván Cepeda in Colombia’s presidential race after crude election interference by the US government
Right Winger Abelardo De La Espriella Wins Colombia Election Continuing Rightward Trend in Latin America
Who Is Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia's Far-Right President-Elect?. A De la Espriella presidency is expected to improve Colombia's ties with the US and Israel, strained under Gustavo Petro's administration
Abelardo de la Espriella, Far-Right Millionaire Backed by Trump, Claims Presidential Victory. Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right millionaire backed by US President Donald Trump, declared victory in Colombia's presidential runoff late Sunday as preliminary results showed him leading by less than one percentage point with more than 99% of the vote tallied
Trump congratulates Abelardo De La Espriella after apparent win in Colombia. US President Donald Trump congratulates Abelardo De La Espriella, a nationalist lawyer who has been elected president of Colombia according to a near-complete but not yet official count. Trump adds that he looks forward to working together to build a powerful relationship between the two countries
De la Espriella's law-and-order platform wins Colombia vote after earning Trump's support. Abelardo de la Espriella, characterized by critics as far right, had earned the endorsement of U.S. President Donald Trump, who had said he would stop illegal immigration and crack down on crime and drugs
“Colombia’s best days are ahead” is more than a campaign slogan—it reflects a broader shift happening across Latin America. Voters are increasingly prioritizing security, economic growth, and stability over ideology. Whether one supports the right or the left, this election is another reminder that citizens ultimately vote for results. If Colombia can harness its talent, resources, and entrepreneurial spirit, the country could become one of the region’s biggest success stories in the coming decade.
Trump-Backed Outsider Appears to Win Colombian Presidential Race. A victory for Abelardo De La Espriella, a lawyer with no previous political experience, would be another win for the right in Latin America
Trump backed De la Espriella wins Colombia runoff in preliminary count : NPR
"Criminal Approach to Politics": Trump Ally Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Colombian Presidency. Right-wing Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella has clinched a narrow victory in Sunday's runoff presidential election in Colombia, defeating leftist Senator Iván Cepeda, an ally of current President Gustavo Petro
Right - wing outsider poised to win Colombia election
President Trump keeps working wonders. Congratulations Colombia 🇨🇴
Trump anticipates better relationship with Colombia under new leader. Abelardo de la Espriella, who preliminary results suggest is Colombia's next president, had Trump's endorsement
With 80% of the votes counted, Abelardo de la Espriella is positioned to be Colombia's next president.Congratulations Colombia 🇨🇴
Far-right lawyer De La Espriella wins Colombia's tight presidential race. Far right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella, who won backing of Donald Trump, seals narrow victory in run-off election
Trump - endorsed populist poised to become Colombia next president
From The Lion to The Tiger : Conservative Trump allies gain ground in Latin America – Winnipeg Free Press
With 80% of the votes counted, Abelardo de la Espriella is positioned to be Colombia's next president.Congratulations Colombia 🇨🇴
Trump - backed fascist claims victory in Colombian election , sparking mass protests
Colombia best days are ahead : US Secy Rubio congratulates Colombia president - elect Abelardo de la Espriella
Colombia best days are ahead : US Secy Rubio congratulates Colombia president - elect Abelardo de la Espriella
Colombia best days are ahead : US Secy Rubio congratulates Colombia president - elect Abelardo de la Espriella
From The Lion to The Tiger : Conservative Trump allies gain ground in Latin America
Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing president?. (Corrects to add Gustavo Petro's last name in paragraph 4) By Luis Jaime Acosta BOGOTA, June 21 (Reuters) - Colombia elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella as its new president on Sunday,
De la Espriella holds slim lead in Colombia election as rival challenges vote
Trump-endorsed populist poised to become Colombia's next president as rival challenges vote. Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative political outsider, has taken a narrow lead in Colombia's runoff election
Próximos pasos para Colombia tras victoria de De la Espriella. Colombia da un giro radical a la derecha. La victoria del pro-Trump Abelardo De la Espriella transforma al país y analizamos los próximos pasos
Colombia: The 'Tiger's' victory signals a rightward shift. With the election of Abelardo de la Espriella, an ultra-right-wing outsider has won the presidential runoff in Colombia for
With 80% of the votes counted, Abelardo de la Espriella is positioned to be Colombia's next president.Congratulations Colombia 🇨🇴
The Latin American left is losing. Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have won Colombia’s presidential election. If the results hold, his victory will be
Who Is Colombia's New President, Abelardo de la Espriella "El Tigre"?. Abelardo de la Espriella is expected to become Colombia's new president. The lawyer promises greater security, less government, and an uncompromising fight against the drug cartels
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