Washington DC, June 22 -- US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) congratulated Colombia's president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, following his election victory.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "He won, big!" and alongwith it attached a news article which provided an analysis on the victory of the Right-wing candidate backed by him.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also congratulated Colombia's president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, signalling that the Trump administration is prepared to work closely with the incoming government on security, migration and economic issues.

In a post on X, Rubio said, "Just spoke to Colombian President-Elect @ABDELAESPRIELLA to congratulate him on his electoral victory. The Trump...