Trump fan through to Colombia runoff

Tough-on-crime lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and peace-builder Ivan Cepeda were leading the vote count in the first round of Colombia’s presidential election Sunday, and are to face off in a runoff in the South American nation later in June.

De la Espriella — a newcomer known as “El Tigre, or “The Tiger” — has sought to portray himself as a supporter of US President Donald Trump, vowing to crack down on criminal groups.

He leads the race with nearly 44 percent of the votes, Colombia’s electora ...