Colombian Asylum Seekers Hoped de la Espriella Would Be a Bridge to Trump. Turns Out He is.
On August 7, Colombia will swear in its new president, the far-right firebrand and Trump-backed Abelardo de la Espriella, or “The Tiger” as he’s often called. The White House’s support during the campaign played a key role in de la Espriella’s June victory. It also helped him secure more than 80% of votes cast by overseas Colombians,…