Former mayor shot dead in central Colombia during election campaign
A former mayor in Colombia was shot dead during an election campaign, along with one of his aides. The incident highlights ongoing political violence in the region, which is contested by various armed groups. Authorities express concern that such violence could undermine democratic participation ahead of the upcoming presidential elections.
- ▪Rogers Devia, a former mayor, was killed in an attack in Cubarral, Colombia.
- ▪His aide, Eder Cardona, was also killed in the incident.
- ▪The killings are part of a pattern of political violence in a region affected by multiple armed groups.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onFormer mayor shot dead in central Colombia during election campaignA former mayor allied with presidential candidate Abelardo de La Espriella was shot dead in Colombia’s heartland, local authorities sayByThe Associated PressMay 16, 2026, 3:33 PM1:10BOGOTA, Colombia -- A former mayor allied with presidential candidate Abelardo de La Espriella was shot dead in Colombia 's heartland, local authorities said Saturday.
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