Trump's endorsement of Abelardo de la Espriella is a clear signal that Colombia deserves real leadership committed to fighting drug dealers and protecting human rights. Espriella will deliver social reform, better education and health care, and safe communities — everything Petro's government failed to provide. June 21 is Colombia's chance to reject communism and choose a future that actually works for its people.
The Colombian election was marred by brazen U.S. interference, from Senator Bernie Moreno's illegal political meetings with right-wing candidates to Roger Stone's campaign propaganda for Espriella. The election software, owned by convicted fraudsters, has never been independently audited, making fraud allegations impossible to fully dismiss. Handing power to a U.S. citizen with ties to paramilitary defenders is a recipe for surrendering Colombian sovereignty.
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