Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign

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Donald Trump endorsed Colombian presidential candidate Luis Fernando de la Espriella on Truth Social, calling him an "intelligent, strong and tough leader" ahead of a June 21 runoff election. De la Espriella, a conservative, faces progressive candidate Iván Cepeda in the race. Trump's endorsement characterizes Cepeda as a "radical leftist Marxist," injecting the former U.S. president into Colombia's electoral contest. The move reflects Trump's ongoing interest in Latin American politics and his pattern of backing conservative candidates abroad.