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Trump endorses De la Espriella for Colombia presidential runoff

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US President Donald Trump announced his full support for candidate Abelardo De la Espriella ahead of the June 21 runoff, prompting a response from President Gustavo Petro.

US President Donald Trump congratulated Abelardo De la Espriella on his first-round performance and stated that he has his complete and total support. Trump highlighted that De la Espriella would work to grow the economy, create jobs and fight crime, noting that the election results are important for relations between Colombia and the United States. President Gustavo Petro rejected the intervention and said that when one country intervenes in the decisions of another, freedom dies. Petro recalled generations' fight for the country's sovereignty and liberty.

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Initial reactions on X include positive support for Trump's endorsement from right-leaning users emphasizing anti-communism and gratitude, skeptical views questioning US interference in Colombian affairs, and neutral reports highlighting the endorsement's importance for US-Colombia relations.

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