Colombia’s ‘El Tigre’ steps up the fight against cartels as an alliance with Trump takes shape
Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella is taking an aggressive approach to fighting the country’s cartels. Known as “El Tigre,” he won office on a law-and-order platform, and his campaign against armed groups appears to be producing results — while also drawing support from Washington. One recent operation began before dawn, when de la Espriella […]
Trump supports ‘El Tigre’ in Colombia’s presidential runoff election
With Colombia approaching a pivotal presidential runoff on Sunday, outsider candidate Abelardo de la Espriela is gaining traction thanks to widespread voter dissatisfaction over issues like crime, drug cartels, and economic uncertainty. De la Espriela’s ascent is occurring amidst increasing instability for outgoing President Gustavo Petro, making this election a significant moment for the U.S.’s […]
Trump supporter ‘El Tigre’ prevails in Colombia’s first-round presidential election
Colombia’s Presidential Election: A Shift to the Right The recent first round of Colombia’s presidential election, which was captured by conservative Abelardo de la Espriela, indicates a growing trend in Latin America where voters are increasingly turning against leftist policies. As the country gears up for a runoff on June 21 between de la Espriela […]