Watch: Celebrating Colombians Fill Streets as Trump-Endorsed Candidate Takes Presidency
The passage reports that Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing outsider in Colombia, has reportedly won the presidential election, defeating leftist Ivan Cepeda. espriella received support from former U.S. President Donald Trump, leading The Washington Post to note a pro-Trump wave across Latin America, with Trump publicly praising Espriella’s victory. Espriella, aged 47, has pledged strong measures against drug traffickers, guerrilla talks, and criminal activities. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, expressed support, highlighting the importance of the election’s outcome for Colombia-U.S. relations. Trump had previously endorsed Espriella, emphasizing his leadership qualities and promising economic growth, law enforcement, and anti-illegal immigration policies if elected. Celebrations in Colombia displayed patriotic support, with citizens wearing “make Colombia Great Again” hats. the election marks a significant shift towards right-wing leadership with strong backing from the U.S., particularly under Trump’s influence.
Right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella has swept to an apparent victory over leftist Ivan Cepeda in Colombia’s presidential election.
Espriella had the support of President Donald Trump, leading The Washington Post to declare, “A pro-Trump wave has swept Latin America.”
The Post noted that Trump has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in elections that have taken place in El Salvador, Argentina, Honduras, Costa Rica, Chile, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
“He Won, BIG,” Trump posted on .
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who backed the left-wing candidate as his successor, has not yet said the results are official, the Post noted.
🚨 WOW! Colombians are wearing red “MAKE COLOMBIA GREAT AGAIN” hats and celebrating in the streets to celebrate Trump-endorsed Abelardo De La Espriella winning the presidential election
INCREDIBLE SIGHT!
Colombia is going CRAZY tonight, patriots in charge 🇺🇸🇨🇴 https://t.co/reYLVuKa50 pic.twitter.com/ATDLA4dWRt
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 22, 2026
Espriella, 47, has promised to jail drug traffickers, bomb “narco-terrorist camps” and break off talks with Colombia’s guerrillas.
“Just spoke to Colombian President-Elect @ABDELAESPRIELLA to congratulate him on his electoral victory,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted on X.
“The Trump Administration looks forward to working closely with your incoming administration to advance regional security cooperation, end illegal immigration to the United States, and strengthen our economic ties,” he wrote.
“Colombia’s best days are ahead,” Rubio posted.
🚨 AWESOME! President Trump has just publicly CONGRATULATED Colombian right-wing President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella after he defeated the Marxist socialist
“He won, BIG!” 🔥
The right-wing rise is REAL in Latin America.
Welcome to the Trump Doctrine! ANOTHER ALLY 🇺🇸🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/OvG5oYEShU
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 22, 2026
Before the election, Trump said Espriella could make Colombia great.
“Colombian Presidential Candidate, “El Tigre (THE TIGER),” Abelardo de la Espriella, is a Smart, Strong, and Tough Leader, who fights tirelessly for, and loves, his Great Country and People, just like I do for the United States of America,” Trump wrote on .
“As President, Abelardo will be tremendously successful in leading Colombia to Grow the Economy, Create Jobs, Promote Trade, Stop Illegal Immigration, Crack Down on Crime and Drugs, and Restore LAW AND ORDER!” he wrote.
#AHORA | Colombianos se toman las calles para celebrar el triunfo de Abelardo de la Espriella. pic.twitter.com/9h9H8gSycf
— Orlando Avendaño (@OrlvndoA) June 21, 2026
“Abelardo is running against a Radical Left Marxist in the Runoff on Sunday, June 21st — The results of this Election are very important to the future of Colombia and its relationship to the United States which, if Abelardo wins, and because of his competence and love of his Country, will have the total support and strength of the United States behind him,” Trump wrote.
“Because of his tremendous accomplishments in life, and his political support for me, it is my Honor to give Abelardo my Complete and Total Endorsement. GET OUT AND VOTE FOR “EL TIGRE” ABELARDO DE LA ESPRIELLA — HE WILL NOT LET THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE OF COLOMBIA DOWN. It will rise to a new height of Greatness!” Trump wrote.
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