Trump-endorsed populist poised to become Colombias next president as rival challenges vote
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Eccentric, ostentatious and artistic, Abelardo de la Espriella is also a political neophyte who is poised to become Colombia’s next president after leaning into everything that makes him different from the conventional politician to win people’s support. The businessman and lawyer, whose ventures include a clothing line, wine and rum brands, and a restaurant, earned U. S. President Donald Trump’s endorsement despite never having run for office and on Monday led...
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