Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, known as "El Tigre," publicly thanked President Donald Trump on Wednesday after winning the first round of the country's presidential election with nearly 44 percent of the vote.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro issued a formal apology to President Donald Trump after falsely accusing Secretary of State Marco Rubio of plotting a coup, sparking a diplomatic rift between the two nations. In a letter dated June 23 and confirmed by multiple Colombian outlets, Petro backtracked on his explosive claims, calling for a reset in U.S.-Colombia relations.
