Trump congratulates opposition leader Espriella on his victory in the Colombian presidential election

On June 22, US President Donald Trump congratulated the candidate of the right-wing conservative Defenders of the Fatherland movement, Abelardo de la Espriella, on his victory in the Colombian presidential election.

"He won, and he won by a wide margin!" he wrote on the Truth Social network.

In this way, Trump responded to the publication of the Just the News portal, to which he attached a link stating that Espriella is a "conservative political novice" who "clings to a slight advantage" over his liberal opponent Ivan Cepeda Castro from the ruling leftist coalition Historical Pact.

The official election results have not yet been published by the National Electoral Council.

Rejection of partnership: Russia may play on Colombia's contradictions with the United States

Strained relations between Latin American countries and the Trump administration are opening up new opportunities for Moscow

Colombian President Gustavo Petro warned on April 18 that US pressure on the dissenting leaders of Latin American countries could lead to a "rebellion" against Washington's influence. He stressed that he has a good personal relationship with Trump. According to him, they talked twice and dispelled misconceptions about each other, adding that they met "as equals."