Colombia Elects Conservative Abelardo de la Espriella, Allies With Trump

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This election is a litmus test for the broader trend of leftist governments clashing with Trump's aggressive foreign policy. A Petro defeat might ease tensions, while a Petro win could escalate trade or diplomatic friction, indirectly affecting global risk sentiment and capital flows into safe havens like Bitcoin.

Colombia holds a presidential election that could redefine relations with the US, following months of public recrimination between President Gustavo Petro and US President Donald Trump.