Increased Conservative Support Among Latinos, Says Senator Moreno
During a recent interview with Breitbart News, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) discussed how many Latinos feel that President Trump has their safety in mind, which may lead to a rise in support for conservative candidates who could potentially reshape the region’s future. Moreno shared these insights after attending a funeral in Bogota, Colombia.
Senator Moreno, born in Colombia, was part of a delegation honoring the late Miguel Uribe Turbey, a senator who passed away after a prolonged illness. Before his murder, polls had indicated that conservative lawmakers were leading in popularity. Colombians are set to vote for their next president in August 2026.
During his visit, Moreno also caught up with former President Albaroulibe, a significant figure in the conservative landscape, despite having left office in 2010. The focus of discussion revolved around Uribe’s lawsuit against Ivan Sepeda, a leftist lawmaker. However, rather than looking into Cepeda’s actions, authorities are now investigating Uribe, an act that conservatives are labeling as political persecution.
Currently, Colombia is facing a surge of violence directed at conservatives under President Gustavo Petro, the first leftist president in the nation’s history. Petro, a former member of a Marxist guerrilla group, has been criticized for his handling of the country’s escalating cocaine production and crime rates, particularly as voters shifted away from conservative leaders during harsh pandemic restrictions.
Moreno described a productive three-and-a-half-hour meeting with Petro, aiming to discuss ways to improve the lives of Colombians and enhance security. He acknowledged that protecting conservative politicians from violence was a critical issue. Interestingly, there’s a notable tension stemming from Petro’s adversarial stance against the Trump administration.
“Petro was elected by the citizens of Colombia,” Moreno observed, “so I’m asking, what can we do? We have some shared interests, like improving drone technology for security and lifting certain trade restrictions.” He noted that despite Petro’s ongoing opposition to Trump, Colombians remain optimistic about rekindling positive relations with the U.S.
“It’s fascinating, really—everywhere we went in Colombia, people were enthusiastic about Trump,” he remarked. “Even from city family members of former President Uribe, there’s a recognition of the importance of strong ties with America.”
Moreno believes Trump’s approach has opened doors for positive relationships in Latin America, arguing that safety and order are priorities under Trump’s administration compared to the opposition. He reminisced about how many people in the region genuinely embrace pro-Trump symbols, sometimes acting more like tokens of goodwill than political statements.
He said, “When you engage with Latin American communities, they take the Western Hemisphere seriously and appreciate someone who prioritizes them instead of focusing on distant issues.” Moreno compared Trump’s influence to that of past leaders and indicated a need for future leaders in Colombia to resonate with voters from working backgrounds, warning that ignoring these groups could lead to repeated elections of unfulfilled promises from socialist candidates.
Currently, there are 56 potential candidates for Colombia’s upcoming presidential election, and while it’s early in the process, Moreno encouraged conservative politicians to unite behind individuals with the capability and vision to turn the country around.
“We can’t overlook the importance of having a strong candidate who can effectively communicate with voters from all walks of life,” he stated. “There’s potential for Colombia to achieve great things, especially with a warm reception from the U.S. similar to the relationship during Uribe’s presidency.”
