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Colombia apuesta por “el Tigre”, un populista de extrema derecha respaldado por Trump que se encamina a la presidencia
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Por Stefano Pozzebon, CNN
Un populista de extrema derecha respaldado por el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump ganó el recuento preliminar de las elecciones presidenciales de Colombia este domingo, prometiendo que votar por él supondría una ofensiva definitiva contra la crisis de delincuenc...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The rise of "el Tigre" in Colombia's presidential election has implications for El Paso , given the city's strong cultural and economic ties to Latin America. As a major border city, El Paso is likely to feel the effects of Colombia's shift towards a harder line on justice and potential changes in trade and diplomatic relations. The city's business community, which has significant interests in international trade, may need to adapt to new policies and alliances formed by the incoming Colombian administration. Furthermore, El Paso's own experiences with border security and crime prevention may be informed by the approaches taken by "el Tigre" and his allies, such as Nayib Bukele and Javier Milei. As the new government in Colombia takes shape, El Pasoans will be watching closely to see how these developments impact local trade, security, and community relationships.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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Un populista de extrema derecha respaldado por el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump ganó el recuento preliminar de las elecciones presidenciales de Colombia este domingo, prometiendo que votar por él supondría una ofensiva definitiva contra la crisis de delincuenc...
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