U.S. House Republican Seeks Support for Colombian President's Re-election

Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar Backs Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella's Bid for Re-election to the U.S. House

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Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar is running for re-election to Congress against Colombian President Abelardo de la Sprilla.

In a video posted by the lawmaker, the Spanish-speaking foreign leader referred to Salazar as his nation's "best friend" in Congress.

According to NBC News, de la Sprilla, a Colombian-American citizen who owns property in Salazar's congressional district, and his wife have already contributed nearly $90,000 to his election campaigns.

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"And I am proud to have the support of my friend, President Abelardo de la Sprilla," Salazar wrote in part of a Spanish-language post on X, which included a video of a foreign official endorsing him.

"Representing thousands of Colombians in South Florida has made Colombia a cause I take to Congress every day," he noted in the post. "Abelardo has a friend in me. Colombia, an ally. And Colombians, a solid voice in the United States Congress."

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Salazar endorsed dela Sprilla for the election earlier this year.

This member of parliament, who is currently running for re-election, is facing Democratic challenger Elliott Rodriguez.

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