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Gunmen Kill Mayor, Adviser Ahead of Colombia's May 31 Election

5/18/2026

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Gunmen on motorbikes shot Cubarral mayor Rogers Mauricio Devia Escoba and adviser Eder Fabian Cardona Lopez in Meta.
The murders have sparked concern that political violence may suppress voter participation in Colombia’s May 31 presidential election.
Colombia’s citizens’ rights ombudsman warned that such attacks threaten the exercise of political rights and democratic participation.
Meta is a stronghold for rebel groups and cocaine trafficking, highlighting its relevance to the presidential race.

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Gunmen on motorbikes shot Cubarral mayor Rogers Mauricio Devia Escoba and adviser Eder Fabian Cardona Lopez in Meta.
The murders have sparked concern that political violence may suppress voter participation in Colombia’s May 31 presidential election.
Colombia’s citizens’ rights ombudsman warned that such attacks threaten the exercise of political rights and democratic participation.
Meta is a stronghold for rebel groups and cocaine trafficking, highlighting its relevance to the presidential race.