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Trump consiguió otra victoria en América Latina, pero le queda el reto más difícil para cambiar el mapa político de la región
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 17, 2026
· 9 min read
Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español
“Lo apoyé y ganó la elección”, dijo el presidente Donald Trump cuando comentó sobre el resultado conseguido en Colombia por el candidato que respaldó, el ultraderechista Abelardo de la Espriella. El jefe de la Casa Blanca volvió a interferir en una elección e...
Key takeaway El jefe de la Casa Blanca volvió a interferir en una elección en América Latina y, una vez más, se atribuyó el triunfo, aunque su capacidad de influencia enfrentará una prueba más difícil y trascendental en octubre.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans may be wondering how the political developments in Latin America could impact their own community. As a city with strong cultural and economic ties to the region, the influence of US policy in Latin America can have a ripple effect on local businesses and families. The fact that President Trump's interventions in Latin American elections have been successful so far may embolden him to continue this approach, which could lead to further instability in the region. This, in turn, could affect the flow of trade, immigration, and remittances that are crucial to El Paso 's economy. As the city's residents watch the developments in Latin America unfold, they should be mindful of the potential consequences for their own community and the importance of maintaining strong diplomatic relationships with their southern neighbors. The upcoming elections in the region will be closely watched, and their outcomes may have significant implications for El Paso.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 9 min
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What is this story about? Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español
“Lo apoyé y ganó la elección”, dijo el presidente Donald Trump cuando comentó sobre el resultado conseguido en Colombia por el candidato que respaldó, el ultraderechista Abelardo de la Espriella. El jefe de la Casa Blanca volvió a interferir en una elección e...
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