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.
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"it'll be better, he [de la Espriella] is going to be a great president"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"to build a powerful relationship"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I would come down hard on drug traffickers and 'bandits', I would do so within the confines of the law and the constitution"
— Abelardo de la Espriella , Politician
Key People
Conservative outsider and business lawyer endorsed by Donald Trump.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Current president of Colombia supporting negotiations with armed groups.
Left-wing senator and architect of the current president Gustavo Petro's total peace strategy.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
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Abelardo de la Espriella, who preliminary results suggest is Colombia's next president, had Trump's endorsement.
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