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ELN Calls Election Ceasefire Amid Murder, Runoff Threat

5/21/2026

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The ELN announced a ceasefire from May 30 to June 2 covering May 31 vote, pledged to halt offensive actions and not attack candidates, with results showing Cepeda 44.3%, Valencia 19.8% and de la Espriella 21.5%.
President Álvaro Uribe Vélez says the ELN and FARC are coercing voters by forcing hand-over of forms.
Two members of de la Espriella’s campaign were murdered, prompting a runoff on June 21 if no candidate reaches 50% despite government silence.

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The ELN announced a ceasefire from May 30 to June 2 covering May 31 vote, pledged to halt offensive actions and not attack candidates, with results showing Cepeda 44.3%, Valencia 19.8% and de la Espriella 21.5%.
President Álvaro Uribe Vélez says the ELN and FARC are coercing voters by forcing hand-over of forms.
Two members of de la Espriella’s campaign were murdered, prompting a runoff on June 21 if no candidate reaches 50% despite government silence.