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Trump Backs Colombian “Tiger” Candidate With Prison, Oil Agenda

6/19/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Abelardo De La Espriella, nicknamed “The Tiger,” despite his lack of military experience.
De La Espriella leads Colombia’s runoff against Ivan Cepeda after winning the first round with 43.7% of the vote.
He proposes cutting taxes, shrinking the state by 40%, restarting oil exploration and fracking, and building ten mega-prisons, a security plan that residents of Juan de Acosta cite as a reason for support.

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Abelardo De La Espriella, nicknamed “The Tiger,” despite his lack of military experience.
De La Espriella leads Colombia’s runoff against Ivan Cepeda after winning the first round with 43.7% of the vote.
He proposes cutting taxes, shrinking the state by 40%, restarting oil exploration and fracking, and building ten mega-prisons, a security plan that residents of Juan de Acosta cite as a reason for support.