Trump-Backed Populist Wins Colombia Presidential Vote Amid Protests

Abelardo De La Espriella, a Trump-backed rightist candidate, appears to have won the tight Colombian presidential vote, though the victory has sparked protests. The initial count shows a narrow defeat for his rival Iván Cepeda, who claims the results are not yet official. This outcome represents a significant geopolitical shift in Latin America with direct implications for US foreign policy and regional stability.