The American businessman participated in the massive campaign closing event in Barranquilla accompanied by Javier Negre and other figures from the Western right.
The relationship between Newlin and De la Espriella began months ago in Miami, during a political event held by the Colombian leader in the United States. According to people close to the American businessman, both established a quick political and personal affinity, especially due to their shared views on security, the fight against drug trafficking, and the defense of free enterprise.
Dan Newlin, one of the largest donors to Donald Trump and one of the most influential figures in the American conservative landscape, traveled to Colombia to publicly support the presidential candidacy of Abelardo de la Espriella. Also traveling to the country were journalist and owner of La Derecha Diario Javier Negre, and Colombian-American businessman Andrés DePew.
Newlin, Negre, and DePew were present at the massive campaign closing event held in Barranquilla, where more than 50,000 people supported the candidate from Defensores de la Patria. The presence of the three figures reinforced the international projection of De la Espriella's campaign and fed the rumors about the growing interest his candidacy is generating among conservative sectors in the United States.
The event, held along the Barranquilla waterfront, was considered one of the most important political events in the recent history of the city. During the day, Newlin stayed close to the candidate's inner circle, capturing images of the crowd and accompanying the event until De la Espriella's acclaimed final speech.
Abelardo's growth is even reflected in prediction markets. In recent days, his chances of victory on Polymarket soared to 72%, reaching a new historical high and solidifying him as the main favorite for the presidential elections in Colombia.
According to sources from Newlin's circle, the lawyer believes that De la Espriella represents a solid alternative to face the political, economic, and security crisis that Colombia is experiencing after years of socialist policies promoted by Gustavo Petro. This assessment was one of the reasons that led him to actively engage in international support for the candidate during the final stretch of the presidential campaign.
The visit to Barranquilla took place as part of a delegation of close figures from the American conservative movement and the international right. Alongside Newlin were Javier Negre and Andrés DePew, who held private meetings with members of the campaign team and closely followed the development of one of the most massive political events in recent political history in Colombia.
Newlin's presence did not go unnoticed due to his close relationship with Donald Trump and his influence within conservative circles in the United States. His participation in the campaign closing was interpreted by various sectors as a sign of the interest generated by De la Espriella's candidacy among leaders and businessmen linked to the Republican movement.
