Trump-backed populist wins tight Colombia presidential vote, sparking protests

Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-backed lawyer without prior public office experience, narrowly won Colombia's polarizing presidential runoff. This victory swings the country hard right and has sparked violent protests. De la Espriella promises to implement an iron-fist approach and deliver economic miracles. The election results have created significant tension, as the flamboyant populist takes leadership of the nation following a tight race that has deeply divided the Colombian electorate and triggered immediate unrest.