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Trump Reaffirms Support for Colombian President De La Espriella

Donald Trump publicly endorsed Colombian President Abelardo de La Espriella, praising his election victory and governance.

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On September 2, 2026, US President Donald Trump stated at the Oval Office that he supported Abelardo de La Espriella, referring to him as 'el Tigre' and suggesting the nickname implies he is a tough person. [1] Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella said on social media that he will announce 'big news' on security this Friday, reiterating his hard-line stance against criminal structures and narco-terrorists. [2] US President Donald Trump offered strong support for Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella during a press conference on September 2. [3] US President Donald Trump stated on September 2, 2026, that Colombian President Abelardo de La Espriella was doing a great job following his election victory. [4] Donald Trump remarked that Abelardo de La Espriella was not expected to win the Colombian presidential election held on June 21, 2026, noting he was one of ten candidates and not the favorite. [5] Donald Trump called Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella a 'knight' and expressed that he likes the name 'El Tigre' during the event. [6] Donald Trump stated that the United States has improved its position relative to several governments in the Latin American region. [7] De La Espriella opened his social media post with the phrase 'Que viva Colombia, que viva Cristo Rey.' [8] De La Espriella referred to those who, according to him, challenge the state. [9] Donald Trump claimed that Latin America is undergoing an ideological transformation where countries are moving from the left to the right. [10]
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  1. On September 2, 2026, US President Donald Trump stated at the Oval Office that he supported Abelardo de La Espriella, referring to him as 'el Tigre' and suggesting the nickname implies he is a tough person. · Portafolio
  2. Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella said on social media that he will announce 'big news' on security this Friday, reiterating his hard-line stance against criminal structures and narco-terrorists. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  3. US President Donald Trump offered strong support for Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella during a press conference on September 2. · El Colombiano
  4. US President Donald Trump stated on September 2, 2026, that Colombian President Abelardo de La Espriella was doing a great job following his election victory. · Diario La republica
  5. Donald Trump remarked that Abelardo de La Espriella was not expected to win the Colombian presidential election held on June 21, 2026, noting he was one of ten candidates and not the favorite. · Portafolio
  6. Donald Trump called Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella a 'knight' and expressed that he likes the name 'El Tigre' during the event. · El Colombiano
  7. Donald Trump stated that the United States has improved its position relative to several governments in the Latin American region. · Portafolio
  8. De La Espriella opened his social media post with the phrase 'Que viva Colombia, que viva Cristo Rey.' · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  9. De La Espriella referred to those who, according to him, challenge the state. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  10. Donald Trump claimed that Latin America is undergoing an ideological transformation where countries are moving from the left to the right. · El Colombiano
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