Former U.S. President Donald Trump has congratulated Abelardo De La Espriella on his projected win in Colombia’s presidential election. De La Espriella, a nationalist lawyer and businessman, currently leads with a narrow one-percent margin, though official results are pending. The candidate, known as “El Tigre,” ran on a platform of strong action to address ongoing violence in Colombia, which has seen a resurgence of armed groups since the 2016 peace accord with FARC rebels. He previously gained notoriety as a defense attorney for controversial figures, including ex-president Álvaro Uribe. Trump expressed his anticipation for a strong U.S.-Colombia relationship under De La Espriella’s leadership. International congratulations have largely come from right-leaning leaders, reflecting the candidate’s political alignment.