Former Mayor and Aide Killed in Shooting in Colombia Weeks Before Election The killing of former mayor Rogers Devia and his aide Eder Cardona in rural Colombia serves as a stark reminder that the country's upcoming presidential election will be marked by more than just campaign promises and policy debates.
The May 31 vote approaches, but decades of conflict and violence continue to cast long shadows over the democratic process.
Colombia's heartland has been a hotbed of political tension for years, where leftist guerrillas, far right paramilitaries, and government forces have clashed in a struggle for control.