Colombia’s hard-right presidential frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella says he will pursue closer ties with the United States after receiving an endorsement from US President Donald Trump. Both outlets report that the pledge follows Trump’s public support for de la Espriella, with the candidate stating that relations with Washington would intensify significantly if he wins the June 21 run-off election. The runoff pits de la Espriella against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda. The endorsement is presented as a factor that strengthens de la Espriella’s campaign going into the second-round vote, as he seeks to convert Trump’s backing into domestic momentum. The coverage focuses on de la Espriella’s stated foreign-policy goal—closer cooperation with Washington—rather than providing additional details about specific policies. The reporting also frames the upcoming election as the main political context for the endorsement, highlighting the contrast between de la Espriella’s hard-right platform and Cepeda’s leftist stance.