POLITICSJun 23 · 00:42 UTCFOX NEWS

Trump says Colombia's 'El Tigre' will be a 'great president' as socialist opponent launches legal challenge

President Donald Trump congratulated conservative candidate Abelardo de la Espriella on leading the Colombian election with 49.7% of votes, while leftist Ivan Cepeda challenged the results citing irregularities. De la Espriella, known as 'El Tigre,' has not yet been officially certified as winner.

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