En las últimas semanas antes de las elecciones presidenciales colombianas del 31 de mayo, la muerte de Rogers Devia —coordinador de campaña y exalcalde de Cubarral— a manos de desconocidos en Meta recuerda que la democracia, en ciertos territorios, se ejerce bajo amenaza de muerte. Su asesinato no es un hecho aislado, sino el punto más visible de una tormenta que combina audios manipulados, acusaciones de espionaje y una atmósfera de desconfianza que pone a prueba la capacidad del país para celebrar comicios legítimos. Colombia se acerca a las urnas cargando, una vez más, el peso de su histori
El País
· May 16, 2026
· security
· 32 min read
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Asesinado coordinador de campaña de De la Espriella; Cepeda exige rectificación por audios falsos
Rogers Devia, former mayor of Cubarral and campaign coordinator, assassinated; companion also killed in the attack.
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Geopolitical Impact
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Assassination of far-right candidate's campaign coordinator in Colombia amid election violence raises concerns about armed group interference and democratic integrity in May 2026 presidential elections.
Escalation Risk
high
Confidence
HIGH
Colombia
Meta Department
Latin America
Escalating political violence undermines democratic processes and strengthens armed groups' influence over electoral outcomes. Far-right and left-wing candidates compete amid accusations of armed group favoritism, fragmenting Colombia's political landscape and weakening state authority in rural regions.
Echoes 1990s Colombia when drug cartels and paramilitaries assassinated political candidates, destabilizing elections and democratic institutions during the transition period.
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Economic Lens
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Political violence targeting a campaign coordinator in Colombia during presidential elections creates uncertainty about investor confidence and economic stability in the region.
Market Signal
bearish
Confidence
MED
Political risk and governance
Foreign direct investment
Tourism
Agricultural sector (Meta region)
Financial markets
Security services
Increased political uncertainty may lead to reduced consumer confidence, higher prices due to security costs, potential disruptions to local commerce in affected regions, and delayed business investments in Meta state.
Likely increased government security spending, potential electoral reforms to protect candidates and campaigners, possible international scrutiny of Colombia's election integrity, and pressure for stronger enforcement against armed groups interfering in democratic processes.