House Republican seeking re-election touts backing from Colombia's president

Rep. , R-Fla., is touting an endorsement from Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella as she seeks re-election to Congress.

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

The foreign leader is a Colombian-American citizen who owns property located in the U.S. lawmaker's congressional district, and he and his wife have previously given nearly $90,000 to Salazar, NBC News reported. 

"And I receive with immense pride the support of my friend, President Abelardo de la Espriella," Salazar wrote in part of a Spanish-language post on X, which included the video of the foreign official supporting her.

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

Salazar backed de la Espriella for election earlier this year.

The lawmaker, who is currently running for re-election, is facing Democratic challenger Eliott Rodriguez.

Salazar has served in the since early 2021.