Pro-Trump candidate proceeds to runoff in Colombian presidential election

Published May 31, 2026 10:51pm ET | Updated June 1, 2026 9:26am ET



Pro-Trump candidate Abelardo de la Espriella advanced to a runoff in Colombia’s presidential election Sunday afternoon, according to preliminary results. 

Espriella, a supporter of President Donald Trump who has drawn comparisons to Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, received almost 44% of the vote in the first round.

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