Trump Ally Abelardo de la Espriella Leads Initial Count in Colombian Runoff

Abelardo de la Espriella, backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, topped the early tally in Colombia's presidential runoff on June 21. The preliminary results were announced by the National Civil Registry as votes were counted across the country. His lead positions him as a front‑runner in the tightly contested race, underscoring the growing influence of international endorsements in Colombian politics.