Why a Democrat and Republican imply support in Florida from Colombia’s ex-president

MIAMI — Two candidates fighting for votes in South Florida’s most competitive congressional race are trying to appeal to voters by turning to a surprising source: former Colombian President Ivan Duque. Annette Taddeo, a Colombian American and Democratic state senator vying to replace Republican U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, published two videos last week highlighting the former conservative leader’s supportive comments about her during a brief visit to South Florida this summer. In one of the videos, Duque called her “a force” in the Colombian-American community. “When I see you guys, you kn...