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Colombians Vote Sunday; “False Positives” Threat Looms

6/18/2026

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Blanca Nubia Monroy, whose son was among 6,402 “false positives” victims, warns de la Espriella’s crackdown could revive such killings.
Former hostage Sigifredo López, sole survivor of a 2007 massacre, backs de la Espriella, saying security needs state force.
Colombians will vote Sunday between Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella, while the ELN called a ceasefire and the Red Cross says civilian impact is the worst in a decade.

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Blanca Nubia Monroy, whose son was among 6,402 “false positives” victims, warns de la Espriella’s crackdown could revive such killings.
Former hostage Sigifredo López, sole survivor of a 2007 massacre, backs de la Espriella, saying security needs state force.
Colombians will vote Sunday between Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella, while the ELN called a ceasefire and the Red Cross says civilian impact is the worst in a decade.