Threats Against Colombian Presidential Candidates Raise Concerns Ahead of Elections

As Colombia approaches its presidential elections on May 31, 2025, threats against candidates have sparked serious alarm. Former President Álvaro Uribe highlighted the dangers on social media, sharing a photo of a funeral wreath and calling for protection of candidate Paloma Valencia, who has received death threats. The government has responded by urging investigations into these threats and offering a reward of approximately $277,000 for information leading to the identification of those responsible. This election cycle has already seen over 100 attacks on political figures, raising significant concerns about electoral safety and the integrity of democracy in Colombia. The National Protection Unit is set to enhance security for all 14 presidential candidates amid rising violence.

Key Details: • Presidential elections scheduled for May 31, 2025. • Government offers a reward of up to $1 million Colombian pesos for information on threats. • Over 100 political attacks reported in 2025, according to the Electoral Observation Mission. • Enhanced security measures for all candidates by the National Protection Unit.