Trump backed Colombian President elect Halts Transition, Accuses Predecessor of Attempting Coup The transition of power from outgoing President Juan Manuel Santos to Ivan Duque, Colombia's newly elected president, has been halted.
This move is part of a complex web of events linked to Jair Bolsonaro's rise to power in Brazil and his connections to US President Donald Trump.
Understanding the Context of Trump's Endorsement In 2018, Donald Trump endorsed Jair Bolsonaro in the Brazilian presidential election as part of a bid to solidify his legacy and cement his influence over Latin American affairs.