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WorldPublished: 22 June 2026 at 19:20

How Will Colombia’s New President Fuel Trump’s Drug War?

Abelardo De La Espriella, who has vowed to destroy traffickers with military power, appears set to be the country’s next president.

Foto: The New York Times

According to available information, Abelardo De La Espriella, who has pledged to combat drug traffickers using military force, is on track to become Colombia's next president. This development could have significant implications for the Trump administration's drug enforcement policies. De La Espriella's promise to employ military power suggests a potential intensification of cooperation between the two nations in the fight against drug trafficking. While specific policy directions remain unclear, the new leader’s stance may indicate a more aggressive approach in the region.

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