Reported claim

“Eleven Democratic members of the U.S. Congress signed a letter in June 2026 criticizing what they characterized as 'blatant interference' by U.S. officials in the Colombian presidential election in support of Abelardo de la Espriella, a candidate with a concerning record that conflicts with U.S. interests and laws.”

Strengthened after Al Jazeera Arabic reported it.

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