A Colombian activist, Beto Coral, was forced to leave the United States after protesting against far-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in Florida. Coral travelled to Miami in the lead-up to Colombia’s election to dissuade fellow Colombian citizens from voting for de la Espriella, a candidate endorsed by Donald Trump. He displayed banners near polling stations warning voters that de la Espriella’s policies would lead to mass deportations. The details surrounding Coral’s departure remain unclear, but it followed his public criticism of the Trump-aligned politician. This incident raises questions about the treatment of political activists and freedom of speech concerning foreign elections on US soil. The situation occurred just before the Colombian presidential election, highlighting the sensitivity around foreign interference and political expression.