"It is an honor for me to give Abelardo my total and absolute support," said Donald Trump after the first presidential round in Colombia. After that statement, Washington's position regarding the runoff between Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda, on June 21, became a central campaign issue. For some analysts, it energizes the right's base; for others, it is a symbolic gesture; and, for the opposition, a support with "interference tinge." Does that support add or subtract?