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Trump Endorsement Sparks Outcry; Red Cross Flags Violence, Espriella Leads

6/19/2026

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Rep. Jesús “Chuy” Garcia called President Donald Trump’s endorsement of the far-right candidate “shameless interference” in Colombia’s election.
The International Red Cross reported civilian harm from Colombia’s armed conflict reached its worst level in a decade.
AtlasIntel’s June 13 poll gave de la Espriella 50.9 % support and Cepeda 43.1 % ahead of the June 21 runoff.

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Rep. Jesús “Chuy” Garcia called President Donald Trump’s endorsement of the far-right candidate “shameless interference” in Colombia’s election.
The International Red Cross reported civilian harm from Colombia’s armed conflict reached its worst level in a decade.
AtlasIntel’s June 13 poll gave de la Espriella 50.9 % support and Cepeda 43.1 % ahead of the June 21 runoff.