Colombia Campaign Violence Has Killed 6, Toll Likely to Rise: NGO

Colombia Campaign Violence Has Killed 6, Toll Likely to Rise: NGO
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BOGOTA—Violence associated with campaigning for Colombia’s 2022 presidential and legislative elections occurred every four days over the past five months, an observation group reported on Wednesday, warning that threats and killings may increase as voting draws closer.

Between March 13 and Aug. 23 there were 29 violent incidents, which claimed six lives, the Peace and Reconciliation Foundation said in a report.