Colombian right-wing presidential candidate endorsed by Trump ordered to apologise for sexism
Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has been ordered by a judge to apologise for sexist remarks made during a radio interview. The comments included claims about women's voting preferences based on his virility and inappropriate behavior towards a female journalist. De la Espriella, who has been endorsed by Donald Trump, has faced criticism for his remarks deemed homophobic and sexist throughout his campaign.
- ▪A Colombian judge ordered presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella to apologise for sexist comments.
- ▪De la Espriella claimed women voted for him due to his virility and harassed a female journalist during an interview.
- ▪He has been criticized for making homophobic and sexist remarks on the campaign trail.
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- ▪ Colombian presidential candidate thanks Trump for support — The Hill
- ▪ Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign — ABC News — International
- ▪ Trump Endorses Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Presidential Candidate in Colombia — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Trump endorses Colombian presidential candidate De La Espriella — Investing.com — News
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:02:18 +0800 |
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Colombian right-wing presidential candidate endorsed by Trump ordered to apologise for sexismSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPresidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella greets supporters as he votes at a polling station during the presidential election in Barranquilla, Colombia, on May 31.PHOTO: AFPPublished Jun 03, 2026, 11:02 AMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 11:02 AMBOGOTA - A Colombian judge on June 2 ordered hard-right presidential frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella to apologise for claiming that women voted for him because of his purported virility and for harassing a female journalist.In a radio interview on May 12, De la Espriella – who was endorsed on June 2 by US President Donald Trump – showed journalists a photograph on his cellphone, which he said…
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