Pro-Trump candidate proceeds to runoff in Colombian presidential election

Pro-Trump candidate Abelardo de la Espriella advanced to a runoff in Colombia’s presidential election Sunday afternoon, according to preliminary official results.

Espriella, a supporter of President Donald Trump who has drawn comparisons to Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, received almost 44% of the vote in the first round of voting held Sunday.

Espriella’s opponent, Ivan Cepeda, […] ...