The political landscape in Colombia features two candidates running for president, both linked to major political figures.
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The political landscape in Colombia features two candidates running for president, both linked to major political figures.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Espriella's victory in Colombia is reported to improve relations with Washington.1 source
Businessman Abelardo de la Espriella earned Donald Trump's endorsement during Colombian political contests.1 source
Political candidates are running for president in Colombia, gaining international endorsements.1 source
Two candidates are running for president in Colombia, with one linked to Petro's movement and the other endorsed by Trump.1 source
De la Espriella won the Colombian presidential election after defeating Petro in the runoff.1 source
De la Espriella runs for Colombian presidency, backed by Trump and inspired by Bukele.1 source
Rubio and Milei congratulated Espriella following his victory in the Colombian presidential run-off.1 source
A. de la Espriella's victory over Petro signals a pro-investment shift in Colombia.1 source
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Colombian presidential race heats up with endorsements from Trump and Bukele.1 source
Espriella won the Colombian presidency, defeating Petro, and secured Donald Trump's endorsement.1 source
Cepeda and Espriella run for president in Colombia, while Petro seeks peace with armed rebels.1 source
Ivan Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella are running for Colombian presidency, with one gaining Trump's endorsement.1 source
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The entities involved
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Colombia
country in South America
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- The Kingdom of the Netherlands, comprising entities like Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten, is detailed, including the co-hosting of a climate conference in Colombia.
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Ivan Cepeda
researcher
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Abelardo de la Espriella
Colombian lawyer and businessman (born 1978)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Related events
- Presidential hopefuls Ivan Cepeda, Gustavo Petro, and Abelardo de la Espriella are involved in a runoff vote in Colombia.
- Gustavo Petro challenges Donald Trump's foreign policy consistency amid the Colombian presidential runoff election.
- Academic analysis observes the far-right political trends in Argentina and Colombia, noting the influence of figures like Donald Trump on leaders such as Javier Milei.
- Abelardo de la Espriella is leading the presidential runoff election in Colombia and advocating for drastic cuts in public spending.
- Andean countries, including Colombia, are showing a trend of seeking closer ties with the United States, influenced by Trumpian populism and regional political shifts involving Argentina.