Will Colombia elect the far-right, Trump-backed candidate? | The Global Story
On Sunday 21 June, Colombia will elect a new president. A Donald Trump-endorsed outsider, Abelardo de la Espriella, nicknamed The Tiger, is now ahead in
On Sunday 21 June, Colombia will elect a new president. A Donald Trump-endorsed outsider, Abelardo de la Espriella, nicknamed The Tiger, is now ahead in the polls, and within striking distance of the presidency. His platform promises a military crackdown on narcoterrorism and closer collaboration with the United States.
Many Latin American nations have shifted to the right in recent elections, and the Colombia vote is seen as a crucial litmus test for the wider region’s political landscape. Could Colombia be the next country in Latin America take a hard turn to the right?
And how might that benefit US President Donald Trump? Asma Khalid and Tristan Redman from The Global Story speak to BBC South America correspondent, Ione Wells. For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:21 The Colombian election explained 03:30 Who is Abelardo de la Espriella?
08:18 How did Abelardo de la Espriella gain popularity? 11:02 Who is his opponent? 13:32 The level of violence in Colombia 17:00 Where does Trump come into this? 23:00 Why this election matters globally
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