Two campaign members of Abelardo de la Espriella, a prominent right-wing candidate in Colombia, have been assassinated. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of armed groups, often financed by illegal activities, using violence to influence elections in the country.

En Colombia es habitual que grupos armados, que se financian de actividades ilegales como el narcotráfico y la extorsión, ejerzan presión violenta para influir en las elecciones