Trump-backed outsider appears to win in Colombian presidential race

Supporters of Abelardo De La Espriella during Colombia’s presidential runoff election in Barranquilla, Colombia, on Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Federico Ríos/The New York Times) By ANNIE CORREAL A belardo de la Espriella, a criminal defense lawyer with no previous political experience, appeared headed for a razor-thin victory on Sunday in Colombia’s presidential election, in a potential win for his fervent supporters and for President Donald Trump, who had endorsed him. De la Espriella — who…

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