AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoColombia Election Under Fire: Ahead of Sunday’s presidential vote, the IACHR warned of escalating political violence and urged stronger protection for candidates, citing threats against Iván Cepeda, Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia, plus kidnappings and killings tied to campaign teams. Guerrilla Violence Trauma: In Suarez, southwestern Colombia, residents say dissident attacks are traumatizing children as drones and explosives bring war sounds into daily life. Campaign Push for Dialogue: Leftist frontrunner Iván Cepeda invited businessmen and the opposition to a national dialogue on the eve of voting, pitching consensus over “sterile confrontation.” Electoral Transparency Boost: Colombia is deploying 15,000 observers—13,000 national and 1,500 international—to safeguard the May 31 process. Ecuador Tariff Row Turns Political: Colombia accused Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa of “deliberate interference” after he agreed to lift tariffs following talks with De la Espriella, amid a broader border trade dispute. Brazil-US Clash Over Gangs: Lula rejected the U.S. terrorist designation of Brazil’s PCC and Comando Vermelho as foreign interference, warning it could complicate cooperation.
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