AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoColombia Election Watch: Colombia’s presidential race heads into the first round on May 31, with three names leading polls—Iván Cepeda, Abelardo de la Espriella, and Paloma Valencia—while the second round is set for June 21 if no candidate clears 50%. OAS Oversight: The OAS is deploying 96 observers across Colombia and abroad to monitor voting logistics, technology, security, and campaign financing for citizens overseas. Political Accountability: Colombia’s House committee opened an ex officio investigation into President Gustavo Petro over alleged political interference ahead of the May 31 vote. Security and Violence: The campaign is unfolding amid renewed armed violence and threats to civilians, with the ICRC warning of the worst humanitarian conditions in a decade. World Cup Build-Up: FIFA released the 2026 World Cup schedule, with 104 matches across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, and Colombia’s squad led by James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz. Human Rights: HRW accuses the UAE of recruiting and training Colombian mercenaries for Sudan’s war, while an AP probe highlights an alarming spike in ICE detainee suicides.
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