Title: Colombian Markets Surge Following Unexpected Victory of Pro-Trump Outsider

Abelardo de la Espriella, the Defenders of the Homeland party’s contender for the presidency, addressed supporters at a rally in Barranquilla, Colombia, on the evening of Sunday, May 31, 2026. The celebrity attorney defied expectations by securing the top spot in the initial round of the national presidential election, as the Latin American region braces for another deeply divided political contest.

Source: Bloomberg Generated at: 2026-06-01 11:30:18 UTC